{WASCAL,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

WASCAL (West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use) is a research and education-focused institute designed to help tackle the climate change challenge and thereby enhance the resilience of human and environmental systems. It does so by strengthening the research  capacity and infrastructure in West African countries and Germany. WASCAL is seeking to fill the position of a Finance Manager to be posted at the WASCAL Headquaters in Accra, Ghana

The main task of this position are to:

•   Manage all aspects of finance and accounting for WASCAL
•   Establish and implement financial procedures in line with WASCAL requirements
•   Ensure WASCAL meets its commitments to the donors in all finance related matters
•   Implement strong internal control mechanisms and resolve accounting discrepncies
•   Liaise with auditors
•   Assist staff in finance and other related areas (accounts,inventory,fixed assets)
•   Visit field offices to verify accounts and support them in their capacity strengthening
•   Implement a new accounting software package in Accra and in Ouagadougou
•   Ensure that major commitments with other parties are covered by a legal written agreement
•   Execute monthly payroll including overtime compensation, insurance and tax liabilities
•   Prepare bank reconciliation of cash advances, approval of petty cash payments
•   Regularly monitor and report expenses against budget
•   Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Director Finance & Administration

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate is expected to have:

•   A qualified Accountant Degree (ACCA,CIMA or equivalent) an MBA will be an added advantage
•   Excellent English and good French speaking and writing skills
•   Experience in implementing a dedicated accounting software package(eg. Sage Fund Accounting)
•   Minimum of 3 years professional experience in a similar senior position
•   Experience in multi-currency accounting
•   Proven ability to provide support,guidance and training
•   Readiness to travel within the WASCAL region

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications from citizen of a WASCAL member country (see www.wascal.org) will be accepted until July 20 or until the position is filled, per e-mail to:

Rainer D. Pruess
Director Finance & Administration
WASCAL at: candidature@wascal.org

Closing Date: 20 July, 2013

With a view towards increasing the number of women in leading positions, WASCAL specifically encourages women to apply

{American Embassy ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

The US Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking an individual for the position of a Financial Specialist in the office of Financial Management (FMC).

•   Under the direct supervision of the Financial Management Officer (FMO), the incumbent acts as the Senior LE Staff member in the Embassy’s Financial Management Centre (FMC) and directly supervises two Financial Analysts, two Accounting Technicians and one Supervisory Voucher Examiner, and indirectly supervises one EFM, one Class B Cashier, one Financial Clerk, and six Voucher Examiners

Salary Range: GH¢24,074 p.a. – 51,113.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience)

Qualification Required & Experience

Education & Prior Work Experience:

•   Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Finance or Accounting is required. (substitutions include an additional three years of responsible experience in financial accounting and/or resource management OR a Bachelor’s degree in any field plus an additional one to two years experience in financial, accounting and/or resource management)
•   Five to Seven (5 – 7) years of progressively more responsible work in financial and resource management and two to three (2 – 3) years supervisory experience is required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit application to:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P. O. Box GP 194
Accra

Point of Contact:

•   Telephone: 0302-741000
•   Fax: 0302-741389
•   E-mail: AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 18 July, 2013

When submitting your application via email, please always start the subject line with the position title.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Business & Finance Manager wanted for immediate employment.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Ex-Bankers/Ex-Finance/Credit Officers (age: 40-60 years preferred)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send application and CV (Stating age, location and 2 referees) to:-

hrm.powerghana@gmail.com

or

powerghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 24 July, 2013

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Chemonics International Inc, a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is seeking long-term employees and short-term consultants for anticipated USAID projects in Ghana. It is anticipated that these projects will focus on multiple sectors, including education, agriculture, and health.

We are recruiting finance officers for these anticipated multi-year projects. These officers will be responsible forthe overall financial management of the project and will manage budgets, project accounts, and other financial aspects of the projects.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   5 years of demonstrated experience and success in financial management of international development projects.
•   Demonstrated knowledge of USAID financial and management systems, regulations, and reporting requirements;
•   Experience working with USAID contracts preferred
•   Degree in business administration, finance, economics, public administration, accounting, or closely related field;
•   Experience building the financial management capacity of organizations or institutions preferred;
•   Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
•   Fluency in English required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please email cover letters and CV (as attachments) to

GhanaEducationRecruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 08 July, 2013

•   Please specify position(s) being applied for in the subject line.
•   Applications are due by July 8, 2013, but will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
•   Only short-listed candidates meeting the qualifications listed above will be contacted.
•   Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

A leading Non Bank Financial Institution is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced persons with drive and innovation for the following roles:-  Head Of Finance

Responsibilities

•   Work with the General Manager to provide stategic financial input in support of the organsiation’s activities and development.
•   Provide effective financial management and control over the assets, liabilities and cash flows of the organisation\
•   Deliver top quality management commentary and analysis on R&L, cash flows and balance sheet
•   Prepare annual budgets and forecasting reports
•   Ensure statutory books of accounts are kept up-to-date and all relevant financial returns are filed in good time
•   Ensure with other departments to ensure budget with other department to ensure budget compliance
•   Maintain and develop fit-for-purpose financial systems and processes
•   Produce accurate and timely management information
•   Plan and manage cash flows and tax obligations
•   Maintain relationships with Banks, external auditors, Bank of Ghana officials etc.
•   Proactively manage company performance against Bank of Ghana benchmarks and bank covenants
•   Maintain contacts and to have extensive and effective liaison with the board
•   Any other duties that may be assigned from  time-to-time

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills and experience.

•   An ACCA, ICA (GH), CIMA level qualification with demonstrable post qualification experience in a similar Head of Finance role within a financial institution, with the ability to influence cross functionality and manage relationships with key internal and external parties
•   An MBA or an MSc qualification in Accounting & Finance, Banking and Finance or Finance will be an added advantage
•   Extensive experience of running a finance department for an organization with a complex range of activities and products
•   Strong technical background with a robust commercial experience
•   Hands-on people training and development
•   Five years minimum relevant post qualification experience in a Bank, Savings and Loans Company or Finance House

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their CVs to:-

employmentfinancial@gmail.com

Closing Date: 18 July, 2013

{Transcend Chartered Accountants,Bolgatanga,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Our client, a newly established stone quarry in Northern Ghana requires the services of  a Finance and Administration Manager for immediate employment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Provide and/or oversee day to day financial and accounting services and management within the guidelines established with and by the Company;
•   Handling overall Taxation matters , Statutory Audits, Internal Audit, Company Law & other legal matters finalisation of accounts & Audit;
•   Responsible for Bank accounts and Cash management, Tax & Capex procedures;
•   Supervision of collection process;
•   Responsible for Budget and plans realization, update and follow ups;
•   Ensure the accuracy, completeness, integrity and reliability of all financial information and meeting the deadlines;
•   Ensure appropriate financial risk, accounting and auditing policies and procedures of the company;
•   In charge of relationship with Auditors, Banks, Clients financial representative and other actors;
•   Responsible for all administrative projects for the Company ;
•   Any other tasks assigned by MD and Board.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Finance or Accounting
•   Proven work experience, domain knowledge and expertise in financial management and corporate accounting with minimum 5 years of experience in which 2-3 years should be in a similar position
•   Corporate management accounting experience
•   Excellent in problem solving, analytical and administrative skills

Location: Bolgatanga

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send their applications to:

info@transcendghana.com

Closing Date: 11 July, 2013

{West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

WACCI (www.wacci.edu.gh) is a semi-autonomous Centre in the University of Ghana established with funding from AGRA (www.agra-alliance.org) to train a new generation of Plant Breeders at the PhD level. Currently, 54 students from eight countries (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal) are enrolled.

Job Summary

The Centre is seeking a highly motivated person for the above role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the finance function at the Centre and will report to the Director or his representative. The employment will be for an initial period of two years begining August 1, 2013.

Main Responsibilities:

•   Financial planning and control, including cash flow management
•   Preparation and submission of timely and accurate financial reports to Management and donors
•   Proper management of donor funds in strict adherence to donor grant agreements
•   Processing of payroll and general payments
•   Preparation of budgets and regular expenditure plans and variance reports
•   Preparation of long term financial forecasts for review and approval by management
•   Liaising with auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of internal and external audits
•   Assisting in the development of proposals to source for additional funding for the Centre
•   Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
•   Preparation and filling of monthly statutory returns
•   Ensuring safe custody of non-current assets by maintaining an accurate assets register
•   Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director or his representative

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from a recognized University
•   Post-graduate degree in Finance and/or additional professional accounting qualification will be an advantage
•   At least two years relevant working experience in an academic institution, project, public sector agency, non-governmental organisation, private sector company or multinational organisation
•   Knowledge of computerised accounting systems-proficiency in Sage Pastel ERP accounting software is an advantage
•   Excellent communication skills (spoken and written English)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should submit applications, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and names of two referees conversant with applicant’s professional competence (preferably by electronic mail) to:

The Director (eyd2@cornell.edu)

Or mail to:

West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI)
School of Agriculture
College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences
PMB 30
University of Ghana
Legon

Closing Date: 15 July, 2013

{International Finance Corporation (IFC) ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Improving the investment climate in Africa is one of three core priorities of the IFC/World Bank Group strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Investment Climate Advisory Services of the World Bank Group comprise staff based in the hub offices of Nairobi, Dakar and Johannesburg and across the continent, working with a team of product specialists in Washington, DC, and Istanbul. The Investment Climate Advisory Services have been implementing reform programs in Sub-Saharan for almost a decade, and have scaled up their efforts significantly in recent years. The programs focus on a range of economy-wide investment climate reforms, including business registration and licensing, investment promotion, inspection reform, business taxation, trade logistics, regulatory governance and special economic zones.

The World Bank Group’s Investment Climate Department (CIC) assists governments of developing countries and transition economies in reforming their business environments, with emphasis on regulatory simplification and investment generation. CIC relies on close collaboration with World Bank Group partners and donors to leverage value and deliver tangible results.

CIC is seeking to recruit an experienced Investment Policy Officer to support the management and delivery of its projects to assist the client governments to design and implement policy reforms that make the country more attractive for investment.

The Investment Policy (IP) Product helps client governments improve investment laws, policies and incentives regimes and reduce economy-wide investment barriers in order to stimulate private domestic and foreign direct investment flows. Investment climate benchmarks are used to catalyze governments’ actions and frame IP reform interventions. In particular the team is about to launch an investment policy program to assist ECOWAS Commission and its member states.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The Sr Investment Policy Officer will be involved in supporting technical assistance and advisory work in the following areas:

•   Lead missions to client countries and prepare written reports as necessary (e.g., diagnostic analysis, findings, recommendations, case studies, etc.);
•   Operational support and management of advisory projects with investment policy components in West and Central Africa, including both regional programs (ECOWAS, UEMOA, OHADA) or country specific;
•   Provide technical expertise to lead the IP components of selected client-focused projects, undertaking project diagnostic and implementation activities and liaising with clients and development partners;
•   Provide quality control of projects, recruit and supervise consultants and manage program implementation, monitoring the budget and spent on each program, and reporting on progress, activities, outputs and outcomes.
•   Contribute to knowledge management, research and analysis of selected policy and regulatory issues in support of the global investment policy advisory work, such as helping to generate and disseminate best practice case studies, databases and other materials in relevant themes.
•   Contribute to the development of collaborative partnerships with external partners and all other World Bank Group teams involved in promoting competition in client countries (FPD, PREM, other IFC Advisory Services, and IFC Investment).
•   Contribute to an active role as member of a global IP product team and ensure optimal client response, knowledge generation and dissemination of best practice on competition policies across countries and regions.

Qualification Required & Experience

Selection Criteria:

•   A graduate qualification (i.e. Masters level), or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (economics, law, international finance, political science or business).
•   At least 10 years work experience, at least 4 of which should be in the area of private sector development and investment policy issues in a developing country context.
•   Good knowledge of business environment indicator products, as well as a solid general technical understanding of indicator construction and benchmarking techniques.
•   Experience in and understanding of private sector business operations, either through direct experience or through academic study.
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French.
•   Strong interpersonal and team skills; ability to develop effective relations with clients.
•   High degree of self-motivation and proven ability to work independently under limited supervision. Ability to multitask and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
•   Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a capacity to deliver high-quality outputs and results under tight deadlines.

If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 4 year term appointment.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Click Here To Apply Online        

Closing Date: 07 July, 2013

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

A Reputable Microfinance Institution in Madina, Accra is looking for the following: Managing Director

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A 1st or 2nd Degree from a recognised university
•   Professional banker
•   Five (5) years experience in a Managerial capacity with a financial institution
•   IT Proficient
•   A good team player with team building skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly send Cvs and Cover letter to:

hrm.sgrecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 June, 2013