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

The Role

To support the Head of Corporate and Investment Banking with strategy, business revenue planning and forecasting for the business. The successful candidate will support the Senior Manager, Management Reporting on all matters relating to delivering Management Information support to the Head of business and also to provide expertise and proficient insight to help drive business decision making.

Key Responsibilities

•   To assess and influence progress towards strategic goals, both quantitative and qualitative, and act as a strategic business counsellor and trusted advisor.
•   Identify and define business opportunities and risks in the ClB Business in order to create sustainable value.
•   Support Business Leaders with the relevant management information to drive improved performance across all sectors of the business.
•   Ensure business decisions are grounded in sound financial analysis.
•   Interpret management information to deliver understanding of business requirements.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   B Com or BSc. (Accounting/ Finance) and ACCA, CIMA or similar qualification.
•   6 years experience in the banking environment in a similar role with proven ability to undertake financial and credit analysis, with good research, report writing and client facing skills.
•   Experience in balancing financial and business performance
•   Experience in change management and the ability to positively lead change
•   Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons may e-mail their application letter with current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:

recruitmentghana@stanbic.com.gh

Closing Date: 27 August, 2013

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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

A reputable LBC in Ghana is searching for qualified and reliable staff to expand its operations.

Responsibilities:

•   Managing and supervising all financial transactions of the LBC
•   Provides sound justifications for all funding and financial requisitions
•   Accurately tracks, captures and monitors all financial transactions between the organisation and its customers and field
•   Controlls budget appropriations
•   Supervises the administrative officer to ensure proper documentation, filing and HR operations

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Profile:

•   A well – Qualified Degree holder, eg. Business Administration (Accounting Option), plus Part III or IV Accounting Qualification
•   A minimum of 7 years experience in a similar capacity, with 4 – 5 years in a managerial position
•   Conversant with major accounting based software and proficient with Microsoft application
•   Should have extensive background knowledge of HR issues at management level

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates can send their application letter with CV up to the:-

cocoaopportunities@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 August, 2013

Please note that only complete and proper applications will be handled

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

A reputable LBC in Ghana is searching for qualified and reliable staff to expand its operations.

Responsibilities:

•   Assists in ensuring sound implementation of all LBC financial procedures and policies
•   Manages all accounting books, making payments and collecting revenue in accordance with procedures laid down in the financial regulations of the LBC
•   Involved in the preparation of purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, petty cash, expenses, bank reconciliation and general accounts
•   Assists the F&B Manager to monitor budget against actual of the LBC
•   Involved in any other administrative and/or HR activity

Qualification Required & Experience

Profile:

•   A University Degree in Accounting, HND in Accounting or CA/ACCA II.
•   A minimum of two (2) years experience preferably in a similar position
•   Experience in HR related activities
•   Possesses excellent writing, communication, reporting and presentation skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates can send their application letter with CV up to the:-

cocoaopportunities@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 August, 2013

Please note that only complete and proper applications will be handled

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

A reputable Civil Engineering and General building construction firm is seeking to fill the following vacancy:- Finance Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A qualified ACCA or CA with post qualification experience in a similar role
•   A minimum of (5) continuous years
•   Extensive experience of running a finance department for an organisation with a complex range of activities
•   An MBA qualification is an added advantage
•   Experience from a Construction firm will be an added advantage

Remuneration and Benefits attached to the various position are very attractive and negotiable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should email their application, together with their detailed CVs to the email addresses under the position:-

financemanagersjob@yahoo.com

Or mail to:

P.O.Box PMB 281
Community 1 Tema

Closing Date: 30 August, 2013

{IFS Financial Services Ltd,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Purpose of the role:
As the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) champion, the CRO will facilitate the execution of ERM processes and infrastructure as a key enabler to achieving the business objectives of the company.

More specifically the CRO Will:

•   Assist Senior Management to establish and communicate the company’s ERM objectives
•   Assist management with integrating risk management with the strategy development process
•   Assist the CEO and Executive Committee to develop and communicate risk management policies, risk appetite and risk limits
•   Manage risk exposure, minimize business losses and ensure P&L stability
•   Act as the Senior Credit Officer responsible for all Credit and Risk processes and operations within the confines to the agreed policies
•   Managing the credit team, ensuring timely and robust assessment/approval of credit proposals within limits to be agreed from time to time
•   Establish, communicate and facilitate the use of appropriate ERM methodologies, tools and techniques
•   Work with business units in the IFS Finance Group to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities
•   Facilitate enterprise-wide risks assessments and monitor priority risks across the group
•   Implement appropriate risk reporting to the CEO, Executive Committee and the Board
•   Conduct risk management eduction and training from time to time
•   Assist the CEO and the executive committee with capital resource allocation decisions
•   Ensure effective alignment between the ERM process and internal risk financing
•   Develop project risk management capabilities within the group

Key Competencies:
The successful candidate should have at least 10 years of business experience, (including at least 5 years of Credit Risk Management at Senior Managerial Level)

•   A sound understanding of ERM principles and philosophy
•   Ability to think strategically
•   Excellent communication/presentation/negotiation skills (both verbal and written); Clear communication, advising management/staff
•   Ability to deal with all levels of management across business units and departments
•   Robust understanding of acquiring risk and proven experience in a credit and collections unit
•   Excellent analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative related to each risk function
•   Accomplished at reading, interpreting and summarizing financial statements
•   Capable of making sound judgments based on the weight of available data
•   Strong leader with proven management skills

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The preferred candidate will have at least a good first degree.
•   Additional professional qualification in Banking, Finance or related fields will be an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested qualified candidates should submit their CV/Resume with a cover letter to:

recruit3n@gmail.com

Closing Date: 28 August, 2013

{African Development Bank,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Objectives

The Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department (ONEC) is in charge of managing the Bank Group energy operations in Regional Member Countries (RMCs). It helps address climate change and environmental issues by incorporating them into Bank Group supported operations and giving them the visibility required. ONEC Department includes two energy divisions and a third division which is responsible for climate change and environmental issues. The main objective of the North, West and Central Africa Energy Division (ONEC.1) is to build on the Bank’s sector skills and strengthen its capacity to become the leader in strategy, development, financing and implementation of energy projects and programs in North, West and Central Africa. The Department operates in line with the bank’s long term Strategy (2013-2022), Country and Regional Strategy Papers.

Duties and responsibilities

The Senior Financial Analyst (ONEC.1) will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, North, Central and West Africa Energy Division (ONEC.1). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following:

Conduct financial and economic analyses of projects and executing agencies during the whole project cycle through:

•   Collecting and analyzing all financial data and appropriate performance indicators, in order to determine the investment potential of projects;
•   Evaluating the commercial performance, tariffs and tariff policy of the executing agency and its capacity to ensure project sustainability;
•   Estimating and calculating the detailed project cost in foreign exchange and local currency;
•   Calculating the Financial Internal Rate of Return (FIRR) based on logical hypotheses and project estimated cash flow;
•   Evaluating financial projections, income statements and balance sheets of the executing agency;
•   Evaluating the overall performance of the project and the executing agency to determine the project’s financial viability and sustainability;
•   Evaluating the financial policies and procedures as well as those related to risk management;
•   Proposing loan conditions that contribute to project viability and sustainability;
•   Liaising with the  energy economist to calculate the Internal Economic Rate of Return (EIRR) based on the project’s logical hypotheses, calculation of project externalities and the FIRR;
•   Evaluating the legal framework of the sector and the executing agency;
•   Analyzing the adequacy of the executing agency’s organizational structure in terms of hierarchy and staffing; and evaluating the staff training needs;
•   Preparing loan conditions in connection with the institutional status of the executing agency;
•   Discussing the above issues with the relevant authorities during missions and through permanent dialogue.

•   Provide financial expertise to teams in charge of activities at the various stages of project  cycle, namely identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation and completion
•   Review audit reports of project accounts and financial statements of companies in order to the management of the bank, expert opinion for appropriate decision on the design and monitoring of projects.
•   Conduct supervision missions of the projects managed by  ONEC.1 through regular assessment of their economic performance, compliance with bank’s  rules and procedures; participate in field missions and provide timely guidance needed to achieve projects’ development outcomes
•   Provide  the financial skills necessary to the design and implementation of Public Private Projects: and advise on leveraging finding mechanisms
•   Participate in preparing country strategy papers and operational policies, and if necessary, present and defend them before the Board of Directors.
•   Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or Manager ONEC.1 may assign.

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   At least a Master’s degree in engineering, Economics, Finance or Business
•   Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in project infrastructure financial and economic analysis including a minimum of  2 years in the energy sector;
•   Proven ability to implement institutional reforms in the energy sector
•   Full understanding of the principles of project cycle and project implementation;
•   Proven ability to interact competently with the staff of government and donor agencies on issues relating to aid coordination, as well as with the private sector;
•   Proven ability to build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way;
•   Good listener with demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas as well as make effective and timely decisions;
•   Capacity to initiate and manage innovations and change.
•   Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Projects);
•   The incumbent should also have competence in (or ability/willingness to become quickly familiar with) the use of various tools available and applied by the Bank such as SAP
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French are desirable ; at a minimum, proficiency in one of the languages and knowledge of the other is a must.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 02 September, 2013

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

{African Development Bank,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Objectives

The overall objective of the Financial Management Department is to safeguard and improve the Bank Group’s risk bearing capacity while seeking ways to improve its efficient use for the benefit of clients, shareholders and staff. The specific objectives of the Asset and Liability Management Division are to:

•   Formulate and propagate asset and liability management policies, capital adequacy policies and guidelines. Monitor and report on compliance with these policies and guidelines.
•   Prepare financial projections for the Bank Group institutions (ADB, ADF and NTF) and periodically update them.
•   Prepare financial management documents related to the Bank Group’s resources mobilization efforts (ADB capital increases and ADF replenishments).

Duties and responsibilities

Under the general guidance and direction of the Division Manager, Asset/Liability Management, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

•   Formulate and periodically review the asset liability management (ALM) policies, liquidity policies and guidelines for the Bank Group institutions;
•   Update the Bank’s Capital Adequacy and exposure management framework, monitor the Bank’s capital utilization rate, and provide recommendations to maintain the Bank’s triple A rating.
•   Update medium and long-term financial projections for the Bank Group institutions, and provide simulations for various stress scenarios;
•   Develop and upgrade the ALM systems, credit risk systems, financial models and other software applications used by the Division to maintain an adequate risk management infrastructure.
•   Prepare the Bank’s annual medium-term financial performance outlook document, reporting to the Board on compliance with the Bank’s Income model and providing proposals for annual Net Income allocations.
•   Prepare the Bank’s annual market risk review, providing a monitoring report to the Board on currency, interest rate, liquidity and counterparty risks.
•   Prepare monthly reports on currency and interest rate risks, as well as quarterly reports on financial projections, liquidity risk and debt allocation.
•   Liaise with counterparts at other institutions, particularly Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), to exchange views and ideas on financial policies, ALM approaches and risk management methodologies.
•   Provide advisory support on all issues relating to ALM policies, Capital adequacy and financial projections, and develop capacity building programs for African institutions and Central Banks.

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   At least a Master’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or in similar quantitative disciplines.
•   At least 6 years (for PL-4) and 5 years (for PL5) of relevant experience in Banking, Finance, and/or in financial risk management related areas.
•   Experience in the preparation of Asset/Liability management policy documents, Capital Adequacy policy documents and guidelines for a MDB or a commercial Bank.
•   Solid understanding of financial instruments and  risk management concepts, and ability to adapt to best industry practices relating to ALM and Capital adequacy issues in the environment of MDBs;
•   Proficiency in use of spreadsheets including modelling skills and experience in the implementation and programming of information systems.
•   Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in English and/or in French, with a working knowledge of the other language;
•   Excellent team player with good communication and interpersonal skills;
•   Competence in the use of standard software used in the Bank such as Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 22 August, 2013

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

{Cardno Emerging Markets USA Ltd,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd (Cardno) is currently seeking experienced Senior Financial Management Specialists for an anticipated Millennium Challenge Corporation funded Program in Ghana. The implementation period of the Program will be for five years. Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is an accountable entity responsible for the implementation of the Ghana Compact.

The Senior Financial Management Specialists, as part of the Fiscal Agent Team, will manage as well as execute day-to-day financial management and accounting activities of the Program. Specific responsibilities include:

•   Assist in preparation of budgets, plans, manuals, reports, and certifications
•   Monitor commitments, budgets and plans on a day-to-day basis
•   Assist in setting-up automated budgeting, commitment and accounting system, and maintain and monitor these systems on daily basis
•   Assist in preparation and implementation of chart of accounts, reporting templates and internal controls mechanism
•   Prepare monthly, quarterly, and half yearly financial reports
•   Provide advice on the financial activities of the Program including reviewing contracts related to procurement of goods, infrastructure works and services
•   Review payment requests and fixed assets register, prepare funds reconciliation, and manage all activities related to payroll
•   Oversee all cash management activities
•   Ensure all financial activities are carried out in compliance with the local tax laws, international accounting standards and conditions included in the grant and implementation agreement
•   Protect the financial management activity from fraud, waste and abuse

Qualification Required & Experience          

•   Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial management and reporting
•   Previous experience working on an automated budgeting and accounting system
•   Knowledge and experience in project based accounting, financial management and contract management
•   Strong skills in payment operations, funds control, cash and commitment management, internal controls and international accounting standards
•   Excellent communication skills and ability to work with high level of government officials
•   Previous working experience with international donors
•   Fluent in English – reading, writing and speaking
•   Accounting certifications like ACCA, CA or CPA or Masters in Finance
•   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
•   Good understanding of local tax laws and compliances
•   Experience working in similar countries, preferably West Africa

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 02 September, 2013

Cardno Offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Cardno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

{Tropo Farms Limited,Akosombo,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Tropo Farms Limited is seeking Financial Controller

Experience & Skills

•   10+ years in senior accounting role
•   Microsoft Office competence
•   Excellent organizational skills
•   Preparation of consolidated financial statements
•   Fluent in accounting software

Qualities

•   Ethical in every detail and endeavor
•   Diligent and process driven
•   Leadership and teamwork spirit

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in accounting with accompanying certifications
•   Top performer

We hire the most talented and motivated personnel. Willing to relocate and work in rural region near Akosombo

Location: Akosombo

How To Apply For The Job

Submit CV to:

TropoFarms.Recruiting@gmail.com

Closing Date: 13 August, 2013