{Towncries Ghana Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2013};

Job Summary

Reporting to the Finance and Admin Manager

•  Support Finance Manager in Tracking expenditures against the budget and accurately reporting all costs
•  Assist Financial Manager in all financial duties as may be required by the manager
•  To perform any other duty as may be directed by the Finance Manager
•  To perform administrative functions as may be directed by the Finance Manager

Main areas of responsibility:

•  Manage Accounts Receivable function, including timely issue of corporate invoices and a robust credit control process

Accounts Payable & Financial Accounting:

•  Monitor and control local petty cash requirements

Management Accounting & Reporting:

•  Ensure integrity and accuracy of general ledger and monthly accounts
•  Present monthly financial data to Financial Manager, highlighting any issues with cost control or adherence to accounting policies

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Applicants should have a minimum degree in Accounting
•  In addition, She/He should have not less than 5 years of experience in a similar position
•  Previous experience with multinational Financial Management and Reporting procedures is an added advantage
•  Applicants should know how to use Peachtree and other accounting software

Systems:

•  Peachtree – accounting system

Location: Osu, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should send their CVs and cover letters of e-mail to:

abiodun.olagesin@towncriers-gh.com

Closing Date: 05 April, 2013

{United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2013};

UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, is the world’s largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programmes. UNFPA works with governments and non-governmental organizations in over 140 countries in all matters related to the reproductive system. Reproductive health is recognized as a human right, part of the right to health. UNFPA assists countries to formulate population policies and strategies in support of sustainable development.

Job Summary

Organisation: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
Level: ICS 5 (GS 5)
Position: 78417

Organizational Context:
Under the guidance and overall supervision of the Representative, the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, and in close consultation with the International Operations Manager, the Administrative/Finance Assistant provides leadership and advice in a number of aspects of country office managment and operations within the context of the Tamale Decentralised Office (DO); including finance, administration, information technology and human resources. His/her role is to facilitate a fully accountable, smoothly functioning, well-managed and results-oriented Decentralised Office and to facilitate program implementation and delivery by providing for the operational needs of programmes supported by the Tamale DO. The Admin/Finance Assistant closely collaborates with the programme staff in the Tamale DO and operations staff in the Country Office.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

•  Operational Management
•  Management of Office Finances:
•  Management of Human Resources
•  Security Management
•  Asset Management
•  Programme Support
•  Administrative Support:
•  People Management & Leadership:
•  Other: related duties assigned by the supervisor and/or Representative

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Competencies:
Functional Competencies:

•  Implementing management systems
•  Business Acumen and ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities
•  Innovation and marketing of new approaches
•  Pro-activeness and Client Orientation
•  Organizational Awareness
•  Job Knowledge/Technical expertise

Core Competencies:

•  Values:  Integrity/Commitment to mandate, Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning, Valuing diversity
•  Managing Relationships: Working in teams, Communicating information and ideas, Conflict and Self-management
•  Working with people: Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
•  Personal Leadership and Effectiveness: Strategic and analytical thinking, Results orientation/Commitment to excellence, Appropriate and transparent decision making

Job Requirements:
Academic Requirements:

•  An undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or other related field
•  A post graduate degree in the above is an advantage

Experience:

•  At least 6 years progressively responsible experience in finance in a public or private sector environment

Language: Fluency in oral and written English

Computer Skills:

•  Proficiency in current office software applications
•  Proficiency in PeopleSoft, and other computerized applications used by the UN

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please refer to: www.UNFPAGhana.org  To Download the P11 Employment Form. Applications to be addressed to the Representative at:

ghana.office@unfpa.org

Completion of the United Nations Personal History Form (P11) is mandatory, no resume is required. Interest Letter to indication position applied for

Closing Date: 11 March 2013

{KfW Office,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2013};

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities (under the guidance of the Country Director and KfW HQ)

•  Provide analysis and produce reports on macroeconomics and public financial management developments in Ghana;
•  In the context of the General Budget support develop technical contributions, actively participate in the technical Dialogue and in donor discussions including the support of PFM efforts with a focus on audit issues
•  Develop and maintain close contact with goverment officials, development partners, civil society and other relevant stakeholders;
•  Support the project management of the governance portfolio including budget support and decentralization;
•  Support the KfW Accra and Frankfurt Governance Team in preparing and implementing the FC projects and providing consultation in all questions concerning governance;
•  Taking on additional tasks in the interest of the KfW Bankengruppe in Accra

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate shall meet the following profile:

•  A Master’s degree in Economics with a focus on macroeconomics;
•  In total, minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience in PFM and/or macro-fiscal policy analysis;
•  Excellent knowledge of Ghana’s economic, political and social context;
•  Willingness and ability to quickly acquire specific Financial Cooperation technical know-how;
•  Proven excellent communication and report writing skills in English; Good oral and written communication skills;
•  Organized, proactive, ability to work autonomously, perseverant;
•  Ability to work under pressure, easy contact, conduct her or himself diplomatically and with empathy;
•  Familiarity with development cooperation work as well as the work of the government of Ghana will present a major competitive advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Full applications require: application letter, CV, testimonials for all previous jobs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are interested in this position kindly submit your documents to:-

kfw.accra@kfw.de

Closing Date: 22 March 2013

{Adehyeman Savings and Loan Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2013};

Adehyeman Savings and Loans Limited (ASL) is a non-bank financial institution licensed by the Bank of Ghana to provide financial services. As part of our expansion programme and business strategy, we require the services of a smart, confident, performance-oriented and experienced professionals to be employed as:- Deputy Finance Manager

Job Responsibilities

•  Shall assist the Head of Finance in the day-to-day running of the Finance Department and in the absence of the Head of Finance, will deputise
•  Prepare and submit month-end management accounts
•  Ensure timely and accurate monthly bank reconciliation and prompt action taken on reconciling items
•  Maintain subsidiary ledgers for all assets and liabilities (Branches and Head Office)
•  Supervise the work of accounting assistants in the preparation of payments, deposits, petty cash and voucher preparation
•  Responsible for accounts payables and account allocation on all invoices
•  Ensure that the General Ledger is properly and completely maintained
•  Prepares month-end branch profitability reports and product profitability analysis
•  Monitors external (prudential) and internal ratios of the institution

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must have at least Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
•  Chartered member or Student member of ACCA or CA will be an added advantage
•  Working knowledge of accounting software, QuickBooks, Tally, Pasted

Special / Personal Attributes

•  Good working knowledge of IFPS
•  Very good analytical and report writing skills
•  Good knowledge of the requirements of Bank of Ghana, and other regulatory agencies
•  Experience in financial modeling using Microsoft Excel

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please note that only those who meet the requirements of this position should apply and only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. Application letters with CV should be sent by post or email to:-

The Human Resource Department
Adehyeman Savings and Loans Limited
P.O. Box GP 13249, Accra

Email: recruitment@adehyeman.com

Closing Date: 22 March 2013

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

Chemonics International Inc, a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks to recruit in the following technical areas for an anticipated four-year USAID-funded program:

•  Institutional capacity assessment;
•  Auditing;
•  Financial management and reporting;
•  Grant-under-contract management;
•  Project reporting and communications; and
•  Other related areas, including monitoring and evaluation and database management.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  All applicants require a minimum of a Bachelors degree with a Masters degree preferred, 5 years of relevant experience with expertise in the technical area and experience on USAID or other donor-funded projects highly preferred.
•  Experience working with nongovernmental organizations, national and local governments, and/or the private sector required.
•  English fluency is required. Individuals who meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work are encouraged to apply.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please email cover letters and CV (as attachments) to GhanaFundingRecruit@gmail.com. Please specify position(s) being applied for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 22 March 2013

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

A fast growing Investment firm in Ghana is seeking to recruit competent professionals to work together to achieve corporate goals in a fast changing and competitive environment.

Responsibilities & Roles

•  The Portfolio Manager’s role requires discipline and an understanding of financial markets and companies
•  Portfolio Managers have different approaches to securities selection. Some have a bargain hunting approach, selecting out-of-favour securities (value investing). Others pick securities they think will go higher in price (growth style investing). The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing investment strategy, using a combination of investment analysis techniques
•  Portfolio Managers make the buy and sell decisions on the investments managed by the investment company, investment managers make decisions within the guidelines of the firm’s investment policy

Qualification Required & Experience

To succeed in your application, you should be able to demonstrate the following;

•  Significant money/equity fund investing experience
•  Strong academic background
•  Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
•  Experience of undertaking strategic reviews of businesses and market research
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  Good verbal and written communication skills
•  At least 5 years working experience in similar role
•  Post-graduate qualification in law, finance or management will be an added advantage

Remuneration

•  The remuneration packages are negotiable, but the positions offer excellent rewards to the right candidate

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit your application and CV (including two referees) in STRICT CONFIDENCE to The Head of Recruitment, email to:-

aorecruitments@gmail.com

Or mail to:-

P.O. Box 1464,
Osu-Accra

Closing Date: 11 March 2013