{Liberia Enterprise Development Finance Company (LEDFC),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

The Liberia Enterprise Development Finance Company (LEDFC), envisioned as a locally established non-bank financial institution (NBFI), was created with the mandate of promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth through building a significant portfolio of small and medium sized business clients.

Job Summary

•   The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing accounting and financial oversight for LEDFC’s credit program in Liberia.
•   Serve as the finance liaison to our non-bank financial institution, HQ, other implementing partners, implementing units, and other financial partners
•   Overall financial management, responsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodic financial reports and practices to ensure quality and accuracy.
•   Provide financial management oversight, analyze budgets, prepare financial reports, make recommendations (where needed) regarding budget expenditures.
•   Travel to site offices and target regions may be required, to provide technical assistance and troubleshoot along with accounting staff.
•   Hire and manage local staff as program requires.
•   Train local staff in financial management as may be required
•   Stay abreast of new funding opportunities and contribute to proposal development process
•   Other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager and/or Board of Directors

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Accounting degree and/or CPA certification
•   Significant financial management experience in international development
•   Able to interpret and create complex financial reports accurately.
•   Familiarity with multi-currency accounting
•   Strong interpersonal skills to negotiate and work with foreign experts, managers, government and non-government officials, local staff, and target populations
•   Experience within the Financial/Banking sector is strongly desired.
•   Advanced knowledge and experience with accounting software (Solomon and Quickbooks) and MS Office applications.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the requirements should send their applications and CVs to:-

recruiting@groupenduom.com

Closing Date: 15 September, 2013

{Mountcrest University College,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Mountcrest University College (MCU) aspires to be a world class university and an institution of first choice for staff and students. It requires the services of suitably qualified, hardworking, dynamic and business-oriented persons for appointment to the following position:- Director of Finance

The Position
The key responsibility of the Director of Finance is to provide strategic leadership in respect of the finances of MCU. He/She will report to the Rector through the Deputy Rector.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person

•   Holder of ACCA or CA (Ghana) or any equivalent;
•   Four years of relevant post qualification experience in accounting management and monitoring;
•   Experience in the preparation, monitoring and reporting of budget and financial management information;
•   Experience In university finance management will be an advantage;
•   Excellent working knowledge of accounting systems;
•   Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft
•   Access; Outlook; Word; PowerPoint and Excel;
•   Good writing and communication skills
•   Good human relations skills
•   High sense of integrity and morality
•   Ability to work to tight schedules
•   Good analytical skills
•   Appreciable level of computer literacy

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate are requested to submit an application letter together with the following

•   Curriculum Vitae, including Names and Addresses to Two (2) Referees; and
•   A two-page statement of candidate’s vision for the school/faculty for those candidates applying for the positions of Deans (Faculty of Law; Business School and School of Medical and Health Sciences) and Director of Finance

Applications should be forwarded  under REGISTERED COVER to reach the follow address

The Registrar
MountCrest University College
12 Ablade Road.
P. O . Box YK 4808
Kanda Estate-Accra

Closing Date: 30 October, 2013

{MSI Ghana,Takoradi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

The Local Governance and Decentralization Program (LOGODEP) is a three year USAID-funded program with a mandate to cover all 17 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana;s Western Region. Our work is underpinned by USAID/Ghana’s Strategic Objective 5, Strengthened Democratic and Decentralized Governance through Civic Involvement.

LOGODEP is being implemented by MSI, an international development consultancy company based in Washington, DC, in collaboration with SNV, a Dutch development organization with strong presence and experience in Ghana.

We work in 5 MMDAs to: (a) expand public participation in local governance; (b) support targeted districts to increase the amount of funds they generate internally; and (c) achieve comprehensive development planning for local districts.

Job Summary

This is a 1 year contract up to 31st August 2014 and renewable; ending August 2015.

Role:

The Financial Management & Budgeting Coach will provide financial management and budgeting support as it relates to IGF collection to district officials under the Program’s component two.

Primary responsibilities:
The Financial Management & Budgeting Coach will assist the Local Governance Expert (LGE) and represent LOGODEP as the frontline link with communities, CSOs and MMDAs for delivering LOGODEP project implementation activities related to Component two “Integrated Development Planning to increase internally generated funds achieved”.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Relevant educational qualification in Budgeting and Finance,
1)  Business Administration (Accounting /Finance option),
2)  Bachelor of Commerce
3)  MBA in Accounting/Finance or its equivalent.
•   A minimum of 5 years working experience in Auditing, Finance and Budgeting issues is required.
•   Skills and knowledge in local government and its financial administration and/or managing Internally Generated Funds, will be considered an advantage.

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Detailed job profile is available upon request from LOGODEP office Takoradi (PLOT No 42 Airport Ridge) or please email: logodep@msi-ghana.com.

Typed applications with CV, and details of three referees to reach the LOGODEP Program Management Unit addressed to logodep@msi-ghana.com, or to MSI, DTD PLT 42, Airport Ridge, Takoradi.

Closing Date: 20 September, 2013

•   The right not to make an appointment is reserved.
•   Interviews will be held in Takoradi in September 2013.

{SEND-Ghana,Salaga-Northern Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

SEND-Ghana in partnership with the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and the Credit Unions Association of Ghana (CUA Gh Ltd) is commencing the implementation of a 5- year Food Security through Co-operatives in Northern Ghana (FOSTERING) Project. The goal of the project is to increase sustainable, gender equitable food security for over 42,000 women and men in eight districts in the Eastern Corridor of Northern Ghana (East-Gonja, Kpandai, Nanumba South, Nanumba North, Krachi-Nchumuru, Zabzugu, Tatale-Sangule and Chereponi). The project tackles directly four key areas of improving food security and sustainable economic growth for small-holder farmers: improving production; better marketing of products; expansion of household activities into off-season businesses; and access to finance.

The following positions are required to join the current team in the implementation of the project. Interested persons with the required skills and experience are welcome to apply.

JOB TITLE: Finance and Administrative Manager
Job Location: Tamale
Reporting to: Director for Livelihoods and Food Security Development
Associates: Programme Officers and Human Resource Manager

Objective of position: To ensure effective management of resources and compliance with financial systems and standards/procedures of SEND

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

•   Shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial and administrative system of SEND
•   Produce regular financial reports and management accounts and submit same to the Country Director and copy the CEO, West Africa.
•   Assist to develop programme and project budgets and monitor and review adherence to such budgets
•   Ensure that monthly bank reconciliation statements are prepared and filed.
•   Ensure sound and effective Administrative and control systems..
•   Supervise the Administrative staff
•   Provide such inputs and financial and administrative information as may be required.
•   Ensure that financial transactions are promptly and accurately documented and recorded
•   Develop source documents and accounting system for handling all financial transactions.
•   Demand annual departmental budgets and prepare the annual budget of the project including budget revisions.
•   Supervise and receive reports from Account officers in the districts
•   Define the internal audit function.
•   Respond to queries on Internal Audit
•   Assist the external auditor during the annual financial statement audit.
•   Prepare all financial reports requested by donors and other organizations.

Administrative Management

•   Respond to all administrative issues.
•   Prepare and submit the annual financial statements to the Country Director and the CEO, West Africa.
•   Prepare and submit such reports as may be requested by the Country Director and the CEO, West Africa.
•   Participate in any interview recruiting Administrative staff.
•   Facilitate the appraisal of administrative and programme staff
•   Ensure log books, attendance books, etc are appropriately completed
•   Ensure all staff have access to financial and HR manuals and are adhering to them
•   Provide HR and Administrative reports twice a year

SEND’s Downward Accountability

•   Produce income and expenditure statements quarterly for programme staff to paste on SEND’s downward accountability notice boards
•   Produce the relevant page of the annual audit showing income and expenditure statement and paste on SEND’s downward accountability notice boards
•   Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MA/MBA/ACCA/CIMA
•   3 years or more experience in managing accounts and administration in an NGO, one of which must be in a management position

Required skills:

•   Ability to work with minimum supervision, Financial report writing, people management, ability to work under pressure, person of high integrity, analytical skills, attention to details, team player.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

All applications should be sent to jobs@sendwestafrica.org quoting the job title in the subject area.

Closing Date: 13 September, 2013

{UNDP Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is an urgent and significant development issue in Ghana. Recognizing the importance of strengthening DRR capacities in achieving sustainable development and poverty reduction in Ghana, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and UNDP will implement the Community Resilience through Early Warning (CREW) Project to build capacities within the country to reduce disaster risk by putting in place an integrated early warning system that is both scientific and people-centered. Supported by the Government of Norway, the project is designed in a way that it aligns with the Hyogo Framework of Action and the Ghana Plan of Action for DRR and climate change adaptation (CCA), and leads to tangible results in both the national and community levels.

Through the implementation of hazard mapping, early warning, and vulnerability assessment and reduction, the project aims to achieve 1) a reduction of economic and human losses and damages from priority disasters, and 2) establishment of effective early warning and communication for priority hazards to reduce disaster risks in the 10 pilot sites by 2015.

The project management team will be based in NADMO while the quality assurance team will be based in UNDP Ghana Country Office. The Project Administrative and Financial Officer will be part of the project management team in NADMO. She/he will directly report to the Project Manager and provide support to the project management team to ensure compliance with NADMO and UNDP programme rule and procedures. His/her work requires close collaboration with the UNDP-based project administrative assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:
 
Implementation of operational strategies

•   Support to project implementation and budget management;
•   Control of project assets;
•   Provision of logistical services to project management unit;
•   Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Under the direct supervision of Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

•   Assist in the day-to-day operations of the project management unit;
•   Maintain the project budget and expenditure, including formulation, revisions, and record keeping electronically, monthly status reports, and reporting and liaising with the UNDP Environment unit on budget matters;
•   With the authorization of the Project Manager, manage requests for the provision of financial resources by UNDP, using advance of funds, direct payments, or reimbursement;
•   Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports with close collaboration with UNDP;
•   Responsible for preparing and submitting financial reports to UNDP on a quarterly basis;
•   Support preparation of background information for project implementation, work plans and budget;
•   Prepare travel and logistical arrangements for project personnel and consultants, arrange itineraries, security clearances, and accommodation;
•   Support the purchase of goods and services: including assisting in the recruitment process of consultants and institutions, and following up on issuance of contracts and payments;
•   Support in the organization of meetings, seminars and workshops by making timely booking the venue, assisting in preparing and sending invitations, assisting in preparing agenda and/or background documentation
•   Liaise on the conduct of project audit and ensure access by auditors to project documentation, personnel, and institutions involved in the project;
•   Maintain workspace and record management system of project activities;
•   Maintains an updated project asset register;
•   Ensure that project is managed and implemented in accordance with UNDP rules and regulation;
•   Undertake other duties per the requirements of the project.

Competencies
Core competencies

•   Communicating information and ideas: Communicating clearly and effectively. Seeking to understand the ideas of others. Facilitating and encouraging open communication. Creating an environment for open communication. Inspiring and persuading others;
•   Ethics and values: Taking actions that are congruent with what he/she says. Reliably delivering on promises and honoring commitments made. Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN/UNDP in actions and decisions. Demonstrating an appreciation of differences in values and learning from cultural diversity. Moves from demonstrating sensitivity to encouraging full participation, to leveraging diversity;
•   Knowledge sharing/continuous learning: Taking responsibility for self-learning and development. Actively seeking learning and career development opportunities. Promoting organizational learning and knowledge management. Building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
•   Organizational awareness: Understanding, building and using formal/ informal systems and contacts in a complex organizational and global environment to obtain results. Moves from an ability to use organizational services to assist others, to applying corporate thinking and applying judgment, to building support and finally, demonstrating political acumen;
•   Self-management and emotional intelligence: Managing moods, responding effectively to stress, situations of ambiguity or crisis. Managing relationships with others to achieve mutual benefits. Building an emotionally intelligent organization;
•   Working in teams: Working effectively with colleagues in ways that allow the achievement of shared objectives. Building teams both within existing organizational structures and outside of them. Creating team spirit and unity of purpose across the business unit.

Functional competencies:

•   Client orientation: Understanding and meeting or exceeding client needs. Anticipating and addressing client needs and concerns. Developing innovative approaches to meeting client needs. Ensuring overall provision of quality services to clients;
•   Job knowledge and technical expertise: Demonstrating and applying professional and/or technical expertise/knowledge of the post or discipline. Focusing on the knowledge and skill areas necessary to effectively perform the functions of the post. Identifying and seeking to expand knowledge and improve work processes.
•   Design and implementation of management systems: Ensuring that UNDPhas the internal management systems it requires as the key development actor;
•   Innovation and marketing new approaches: Enhance existing processes or products. Developing original and innovative ideas and approaches;
•   Integration in a multi-disciplinary environment;
•   Promoting accountability and results-based management: Monitoring and promoting practices, procedures and systems that support accountability and results-based management, while also influencing change in the organizational culture;
•   Results-based programme development and management;
•   Effectively managing core and non-core resources to achieve UN development results.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Secondary Education.
•   A first degree in a relevant field is an advantage;
•   Certification in financial management preferred.

Experience:

•   Minimum six years of experience in providing administrative and financial support to project management teams either in public or private sector.

Language:

•   Fluent in English.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 11 September, 2013

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the General Manager/ Managing Director and will focus on the following functions: Accounting, Budgeting & Budget Control, Financial Analysis & Reporting, Funds Management, Treasury & Cash Management, and Internal Controls and will carry out its duties in a manner that are consistent with national & international accounting standards governing bodies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

•   Strengthens financial systems and ensures compliance to internal as well as stakeholder financial policies & procedures.
•   Defines ways of presenting institutional data that are consistent with industry standards. c. Facilitates monthly accounting process and oversees Finance Department function.
•   Resolves discrepancies, conducts account reconciliations, and makes corrections.
•   Reports monthly accounts, in a timely manner

Budgeting and Budget Control

•   Develops budget systems and procedures, and coaches other units on preparation of their budgets
•   Anticipates future conditions, problems and opportunities, and communicates them to management
•   Develops 5-year Microfin projections with the GM/ MD and Operations Manager
•   Interprets actual performance against budget and develops corrective action, if needed.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

•   Coaches and trains staff in use of financial ratios
•   Benchmarks financial and operations performance against microfinance peers
•   Analyzes and interprets financial ratios and indicators to identify causes of performance gaps
•   Prepares monthly SEEP FRAME Tool and other financial reports for the Board

Funds Management, Treasury & Cash Management

•   Prepares weekly cash flow projections for funds required by operations
•   Develops short and medium term financial projections and funding plan
•   Quantifies the costs of various funding options and analyzes loan transactions
•   Evaluates the organization’s funding exposures and risks, identifying, measuring, and controlling the institution’s asset-liability (maturities, FX, and interest rate) risks
•   Proposes prudent treasury risk exposure limits and strategies for minimizing risk
•   Ensure risk management by developing scenario planning with MFX Liabilities Planning Tool
•   Ensures local capital adequacy regulatory requirements are satisfied

Internal Control

•   Assesses key risk areas, and designs, implements, and trains staff on appropriate systems to ensure strong internal controls
•   Facilitates external audit relationship and application of auditor recommendations
•   Designs and enhances accounting systems for the institution to ensure responsiveness to internal control requirements

Administration & other responsibilities

•   Attend MFI board meetings, if necessary
•   Establish positive relationships with all MFI stakeholders (ie. donors, investors, financial institutions, etc.)
•   All other duties as assigned by the GM/ MD

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters Degree in Accounting or Finance (CA, CPA, CGA, CFM, or ACCA designation preferred)
•   3-5 years of experience working within a microfinance institution in a similar position
•   Demonstrated ability to operate and train in Microfin, ABC, SEEP FRAME Tool (FRAME), Loan Performer (LPF), and MFX Solutions’ LPT, Quickbooks, MS Office, FoxPro, SQL Server, and VBA
•   Willingness to travel regionally and internationally

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All mails should be directed to Philip at:

seawadey@yahoo.co.uk

or call

Tel: 0549-494849

Closing Date: 30 September, 2013

{CARE International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

CARE seeks a Financial Management Specialist (FMS) for an upcoming, four (4) year program in Ghana. This project has a heavy focus on providing technical expertise to the Ghana Education Service in early grade literacy and numeracy for early grade primary students. The project aims to improve reading skills in 2 million primary students by 2016.

SUMMARY

The Financial Management Specialist (FMS) is responsible for managing project finances, budgeting, financial reporting, procurement and compliance. The FMS will also oversee management of grants to government and NGO partners. The FMS assures the accuracy and integrity of the project financial management system, compliance with CARE USA and donor financial management policies and procedures and monitors financial reporting and record keeping of project grantees and sub-recipients.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in finance or accounting; certification in accounting;
•   Advanced degree/certification in finance or accounting; ACCA or CA or CPA or similar or equivalent advanced certification.
•   At least 10 years of experience in financial management of USAID funded projects;
•   Proficiency in automated accounting and financial reporting systems;
•   Fluency in English
•   The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 02 September, 2013

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{Expro,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Overall Purpose of the Job
The position reports to the Region Finance Manager and is a full-time local contract position supporting the Region Finance Manager in the provision of financial, commercial and management reporting information to the Region management Team.  The main activities involve provision of timely and accurate financial reports from TM1 and SAP, effective interaction with other departments and countries, meeting deadlines and working with the Region, Area and Country Teams.

Principal Accountabilities

1.   Management reporting including:

•   Monthly flash reports and commentaries and ensuring that area/country comments agree with numbers and activities reported.
•   Preparing periodic performance reports comparing actual/forecast/budget activities  for countries, Areas, Product Line, support functions and Sub Saharan Africa region
•   Weekly/Monthly AR report  analysis including cash forecast reviews with comments on movements in collections
•   Monthly/Quarterly forecast reports updates and supporting Region Product Line managers
•   Co-ordinating/supervising Region Treasury functions including weekly cash forecast. Bank reconciliation reviews, and ensuring Group policy compliance requirement are adhered to.
•   Supporting areas/countries with TM1 reporting and training.
•   Monthly review of inventory aging for all location in the region and making adequate provision for red and amber inventories.
•   Monthly Review of region judgemental provision and reporting to Region Controller for Group consolidation;
•   Monthly Preparation of Sub Saharan Africa dashboard reporting package and investigating variances with comments.
•   Analysis and review of region aged accrued income and liaising with country/area controller for prompt billing.
•   Assisting with Budget preparation, cost build up and TM1 upload  for Business Development, HR,SCM and Product Line managers and Region management team
•   Liaising with area/country controllers on timely reporting re:   forecast, budgets, and new field P&L reporting.
•   Other ad hoc management reporting requirement as maybe required by Region management team and Group.

2.  Financial Reporting:

•   Liaising with Area/Country Finance controllers for prompt statutory filing
•   Reviewing and assisting Area/Country controllers with audit queries and completion.
•   Periodic Review of  WHT claims against certificates received and reporting same to Region controller and tax Manager
•   Monthly review of aging of region AR over 90days and setting up meetings with clients/Area/Country controllers for resolutions; and where necessary seeking additional Region management and Business Development.
•   Periodic review  of Countries’ balance sheets and supporting areas finance controllers where necessary
•   Regular Review of country/area  transactions in SAP and ensuring they are consistent with local statutory requirement and  Group policy
•   Liaising with professional advisers on statutory reporting and ensuring that AFS comply with local regulations and IFRS, where applicable   and ensure that deadlines are met with minimal exposures.
•   Assisting area/country controllers with other statutory reports and claims including WHT, VAT, etc.

3.  To ensure financial compliance consistent with Group Requirements (Code of Business Conduct, Company Business Practices, Policies and Procedures) via the ongoing review and   implementation of a satisfactory internal control framework.  Adhere to the Expro Business Principles and Ethics, Anti-bribery Handbook and Code of Business Conduct at all times avoiding conflicts of commercial interest, ensuring accuracy of information, maintaining confidentiality and abstaining from all forms of corruption.

Job Context and Main Activities
Work as part of the Region Finance Team to ensure timely and accurate financial statements on a monthly basis; maintain internal control and develop and assist other area/country finance team.

Decision making Authority/Level of Supervision Required
Minimal supervision required. Candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated, experienced and given set targets and overall departmental and country objectives should be able to work to high standards without day-to-day supervision.

Job Challenges

•   Achieving smooth, accurate month ends, forecast, reporting and maintenance of clean balance sheets.
•   Proactive and effective Finance support  to ensure efficient work practises and satisfied internal stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Qualified chartered accountant with one the professional accountancy bodies (ACA,CIMA, ACCA, CPA)
•   3-5 plus years finance/accounting position in a Finance function.
•   Demonstrable experience of working in management accounting or financial management environment
•   Minimum 3 years Oil & Gas Industry knowledge.
•   SAP Key User & strong knowledge of SAP and TM1 reporting systems.
•   Effective communication & inter-personnel skills and advance user of Microsoft applications, especially excel.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 09 September, 2013

{Roche,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

At Roche, 79 000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have same goals for themselves

The position
Key responsibilities for the position include but not limited to:

•   Corporate/Local statutory compliance and risk management;
•   Contribute towards the development and effective implementation of all local financial policies;
•   Prepare and manage reports (CAPEX, OpEx, Headcount etc.) including other controlling related functions;
•   Provide financial process best practices guidance and leadership;
•   Optimal and timeous management of all financial processes and transactions with on-going compliance to national and international best practices;
•   Completion of all financial reporting (group, statutory, and tax) correctly within stipulated deadlines;
•   Ensure financial records, and processes are in place for audits;
•   Ensure smooth running of Finance related process in support of all internal customers
•   Establish relationships with all Roche stakeholders, local service providers in support of Roche business processes success
•   Process daily bank transactions and support procurement activities

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate should be in possession of:

•   Professional Accounting qualification or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree, An MBA would be advantageous
•   4 to 6 years work experience within finance,
•   SAP knowledge,
•   International experience or experience within a multinational organization in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry,

The following special skills are key to the role:

•   Proven skills in strategic thinking,
•   Good interpersonal skills and self-motivated with a demonstration of initiative
•   Excellent planning and organizational skills
•   Ability to work independently as well as in a team within and beyond the finance team when needed
•   Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The next step it yours. To apply forward your detailed CV for the attention of: Masayi.Ramothibe on:-

masayi.ramothibe@roche.com

Closing Date: 30 August, 2013

Late applications will not be considered. If you have not heard from us in two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

{National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal oriented, result-driven with exceptional leadership qualities and enthusiasm for appointment into the under-mentioned position:- Director, Finance and Administration

Object Of The Position:

To provide strategic and technical direction for the effective management of Finance and Administration Department of the Authority

Duties & Responsibilities

•   Provides sound financial management, control and disbursement of all expenditures
•   Prepares the annual budget of the Authority
•   Formulates policies regarding control and safeguarding of assets and ensures that these are properly adhered to
•   Records, monitors and plans co-funding as may be required
•   Undertakes and reports on budget/expenditure analysis for all programmes of all administrative and fiancial staff
•   Formulates human resource management and development policies of the organization
•   Supervises the preparation of human resource implementation processes, rules and regulations
•   Ensures the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
•   Ensure the maintenance, storage and retrieval of records
•   Maintains Assets Register and keep proper records of all assets
•   Exercises oversight responsibility of the Directorate

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification

•   Must be a member of a professionally recognized accounting body ie ICA, ACCA and CIMA or its equivalent
•   A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized University will be an advantage
•   A minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience in a reputable organization, five (5) years of which should be in a senior management position
•   Must be computer literate
•   Strong financial and administrative skills
•   Strong people management skills
•   Strong leadership and decision making skills
•   Knowledge of all the financial laws in Ghana

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be forwarded together with supporting documents (a statement of applicant’s vision for the position, currciculum vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, e-mail and addresses of three (3) referees) to:-

The Acting Chief Executive Officer
National Pensions Regulatory Authority
Onwona House, Kanda Highway, Opposite
Accra High School
Private Mail Bag, Ministries, Accra

Tel: 302-968692/3

Closing Date: 04 September, 2013