{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

Chemonics International, a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, is seeking personnel for an anticipated five-year, USAID/Ghana-funded agricultural finance project designed to increase food security and improve livelihoods through assisting in the growth and financial stability of small and medium agricultural enterprises.

An important component of this project is a Financial Sector Support (FSS) Unit, which will help to build the capacity of financial institutions to engage in agricultural lending and provide incentives for such investments. Chemonics seeks an Agri-Finance Unit Manager to provide technical oversight and manage the FSS Unit.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree plus twelve years experience in banking, lending, and investment; OR an advanced degree in business administration, international finance, international development, agricultural economics or related field plus eight years experience
•  Experience in agriculture and working with SMEs preferred
•  Experience in Africa preferred; experience in Ghana highly preferred
•  Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
•  Prior experience with USAID projects preferred
•  Management experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please e-mail cover letter and CV (as attachments) to:

Ghana.ag.recruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 17 January 2013

•  Please specify the position being applied for in the subject line.
•  Only short-listed candidates meeting the qualifications listed above will be contacted.
•  Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

Chemonics International, a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, is seeking personnel for an anticipated five-year, USAID/Ghana-funded agricultural finance project designed to increase food security and improve livelihoods through assisting in the growth and financial stability of small and medium agricultural enterprises.

An important component of this project is a Financial Sector Support (FSS) Unit, which will help to build the capacity of financial institutions to engage in agricultural lending and provide incentives for such investments. Chemonics seeks a Financial Institutional Capacity Development Specialist to provide technical assistance to financial institutions to develop their capacity to assess, underwrite, and structure agriculture related transactions.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in business administration, international finance, international development, agricultural economics, or related field
•  Five years experience in lending, banking, and/or financial institution capacity building
•  Experience in new financial product development
•  Training experience in the financial sector, including course development, delivery, and on the job training
•  Experience in Africa preferred; experience in Ghana highly preferred
•  Experience in agriculture and working with SMEs preferred
•  Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
•  Prior experience with USAID projects preferred
•  Advanced degree in business administration, international finance, international development, agricultural economics or related field preferred

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please e-mail cover letter and CV (as attachments) to:

Ghana.ag.recruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 17 January 2013

•  Please specify the position being applied for in the subject line.
•  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,30 Jan-2013};

A leading savings and loans company is seeking to recruit professional and innovative individuals with the imagination and determination to deliver clear direction and excellent services to its stakeholders:- Head Of Treasury

The job holder will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Accountabilities Include:

Manage and oversee internal control requirements towards achieving overall control effectiveness and ensure a stringent operational framework in line with the company’s policies, keep abreast of local market developments, design and implement strategies which will yield positive impact on the business, oversee production of treasury return for regulating and governance purposes within timelines, manage the production of all daily settlements and month-end accounting records on all related products, manage a team of specialist personnel in a highly regulated area of the business etc.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  At east five(5) years experience at management position in Treasury management preferably in a financial institution
•  A good first degree from a recognised university. Master’s degree qualification and training on Treasury enviroment
•  Experience of managing a team in a treasury environment
•  Must have comprehensive control of the Treasury department (compliance and ethical standards, dealing with strategic and operational issues).
•  Sound technical appreciation of treasury end-to-end process
•  Excellent knowledge of Treasury products and demonstration of impact on the business
•  Excellent knowledge on applicable laws, rules and regulation
•  Excellent knowledge of bank operations
•  Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills
•  Must possess strong ICT skills
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills etc.

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should submit their CV to this e-mail address:-

lyinks4@gmail.com   or   preciousgerm020@gmail.com

Please indicate the role you are interested in as the subject

Closing Date:  25th January 2013

{Canadian Feed The Children (CFTC),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

Canadian Feed The Children (CFTC) is an international development organisation with a mission to alleviate the impact of poverty on Children. For over 25 years, CFTC has been working with local partners around the world. The organisation currently operates in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Bolivia, and across Canada, to deliver programmes that have positive, meaningful, and sustained impact on the health, education and well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of their families and communities.

Job Summary

Type: Full Time Contract Position (15 months)
Reporting to: Project Manager
Direct Reports: None
Location: Tamale, Ghana
Suggested Start Date: February 11, 2013

There is an exciting atmosphere of change at Canadian Feed The Canadian that requires motivated and dynamic leadership. CFTC is searching for a passionate, experienced financial professional to manage and oversee all financial and administrative components of the start-up and implementation of a $2 million food security and climate change project funded by a large, bi-lateral donor. This role within the CFTC Programmes Team – with matrix reporting to the Head Office Finance department requires an organised, experienced financial professional with extensive project finance expertise. As a member of the Project team reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Ghana and head office teams to ensure accurate, effective and timely financial reporting and efficient office management. The Finance and Administrative Officer will be a strong communicator, and demonstrate team spirit and a commitment to producing quality work.

Position Summary:
The role of this hands-on position is to document, manage and oversee the financial and administrative aspects of the start-up, implementation and evaluation phases of a complex, multifaceted project designed to improve the adaptive capacity and increase the resilience to the impacts of climate change on agriculture, food security and livelihoods for smallholder farmers in northern Ghana. This is an 18-month project set to launch in February 2013 in Northern, Upper East and Upper West regions of Ghana. It will be implemented in collaboration with three local CFTC partners and supported by a number of technical institutions. While there are no direct reports for this position, the Finance and Administrative Officer will need to work collaboratively with and co-ordinate the efforts of Finance and Administrative Officers at the implementing partners.

Accountabilities:

•  Design and implement financial reporting frameworks and tools
•  Produce monthly financial reports for the CFTC HO
•  Produce quarterly financial reports for the donors
•  Collaborate with partner Finance and Administration Officers to ensure the production of accurate and timely financial reports
•  Document and oversee all payments related to Country Office project expenses
•  Maintain accurate financial records of all project financial transactions
•  Inventory, insure and manage all project assets
•  Oversee the management of the petty cash
•  Process Ghana staff payroll
•  Ensure project operations are in compliance with local and national laws and policies (employment, environmental, health and safety, etc)
•  Liaise with the CFTC Head Office Finance team in Toronto to ensure smooth and timely financial management of project operations

Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge and Experience (mandatory):

•  Internationally recognised accounting designation, or equivalent education and experience
•  Minimum five years’ experience working with a globally recognised accounting system
•  Minimum five years’ experience of successfully managing the finances of complex, fixed-term, results-based international development projects funded by bi-lateral and/or multi-lateral donors
•  Minimum three years’ experience working with international Head Office finance department – ideally within Canada

Skills and Competencies (mandatory):

•  Proven budgeting and financial management skills using Excel
•  Superior understanding of project financial management
•  Good understanding of donor compliance and contract management procedures and processes
•  Proven leadership and collaboration skills
•  Outstanding business and communication skills in English
•  Proven ability to provide training and capacity-building to staff
•  Able to multi-task effectively and meet deadlines while under pressure
•  High energy, positive, “Can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and high degree of initiative
•  Commitment to Canadian Feed The Children’s values and mission
•  Must be eligible to work in Ghana

Other desirable skills and attributes:

•  Able to speak at least one of the principal languages of Northern Ghana
•  Experience working with a Canadian NGO Canadian funding agency

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit a CV and covering letter addressed to the Country Representative. The covering letter should clearly state how the candidate’s skills and experience have prepared him or her for success in the position. Applications should be sent electronically to: jobs@canadianfeedthechildren.ca with the name of the position in the subject line.

Closing Date:  09 January 2013

Interviews are scheduled to take place in Tamale the week of January 27. All candidates are thanked for their interest in CFTC; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

{WSUP Ghana,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

WSUP is a non-profit partnership between the private sector, NGOs and research institutions focused on solving the global problem of inadequate water and sanitation in low-income urban communities.

WSUP brings lasting solutions to low-income areas by working in partnership with service providers including water utilities, local authorities and businesses, and the communities they serve.

WSUP strengthens the capacity of service providers to deliver sustainable city-wide water and sanitation services, promote good hygiene and raise the environmental standards of low income communities.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Finance Officer Kumasi role is to provide support to the WUSP Country Programme Team in order to ensure that all financial and administrative aspects of the implementation of the project supported by WSUP proceed in a coordinated, efficient and timely manner in accordance with the agreed programme and budget.

The Finance Officer shall report to the Ghana Country Programme Manager (CPM) who will report to the Programme Director (PD).

The Finance Officer shall also report to the WSUP Finance Manager in London for all matters concerning WSUP Financial Policies and Procedures.

Specific Duties
To be responsible for all aspects of finances and office administration for the WSUP Ghana programme office in accordance with WSUP Policies and Procedures as notified by the Finance Manager and Programme Director at WSUP Secretariat, London.

A.  Finance

•  Responsible for monitoring, coordinating and checking all contracts, PSA’s and Task Orders that are required to deliver the country programme activities.  To assist the Country Programme Manager and Programme Director in preparing the financial sections of contract agreements.
•  Ensure that all disbursements are properly undertaken and to ensure that all payments made under contracts and Task Orders are correct and in accordance with signed agreements.
•  Assist the Country Programme Manager in ensuring that all expenditure is necessary and appropriate for the delivery of the programme objectives and is in accordance with the funders’ accounting requirements.
•  Administer the processing of all expenditure relating to the programme office including; proper authorisation by the budget manager (CPM or PD), proper coding according to the WSUP code lists, data-capture onto the accounting system and payments to suppliers by due dates.
•  Ensure that the WSUP Ghana accounting is in accordance with Ghanaian legal regulations and to prepare all financial reports and statements required by law and national organisations.
•  Assist the Country Programme Manager in monitoring staff time-sheets in accordance with the budgets agreed and funding available.
•  Ensure the correct payment of monthly salaries for all staff directly employed by WSUP Ghana, including correct calculation and deduction of all local taxes etc.
•  Ensure all local taxes are properly recorded and promptly paid.
•  Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.
•  Manage the petty cash, including cash advances for staff and guests to international workshops, ensuring compliance with WSUP’s expense policy and proper authorisation, coding and recording of all items.
•  Send all monthly financial returns to the WSUP Secretariat in London by the required deadlines.
•  Review all expenditure reports prepared by the local WSUP Member offices against their Task Orders.  Ensure that all expenditure is appropriate to WSUP, is properly coded and authorised.  To prepare financial reports for inputting into WSUP’s accounting system.
•  File all WSUP Ghana financial records so that they can be easily available when required for audit.
•  Maintain an asset register for all WSUP Ghana computer & office equipment and vehicles.
•  Ensure appropriate insurance for WSUP Ghana assets and also as required by local regulations.
•  Ensure that vehicle log books and maintenance records are kept.
•  Prepare schedules of expenditure for reporting to Funders, liaising with WSUP Secretariat in London
•  Liaise with and prepare schedules for auditors as required
•  Issue receipts for all money received locally and pay them into the bank promptly
•  Ensure compliance with all other local legal regulations, particularly as affects registration requirements.
•  Any other financial or work that may be required by CPM and PD or WSUP Secretariat Finance Manager.

B.    Funding

•  Assist the Country Programme Manager and the WSUP Secretariat Funding Team with the preparation of funding applications to both local and international agencies;  in particular to assist with preparing the budgets.
•  Assist the Programme Funding Officer in maintaining and updating the Programme Funding Strategy and Action Plan in consultation with the Country Programme Manager and Programme Director.

C.    Office Administration

•  Assist the Country Programme Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the WSUP Ghana office.
•  Maintain Personnel records for all Ghana staff including copies of all contractual correspondence.  Ensure WSUP Ghana complies with all local labour laws and with WSUP’s HR Policy.

Duration
The Finance Officer will be recruited as soon as possible and employed on a long term basis (“unlimited period”) as part of the WSUP team based in Kumasi.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Finance Officer shall have the following:

Essential

•  Suitable professional qualifications relevant to perform the above mentioned tasks competently and with responsibility.  A finance related graduate degree and/or a recognised professional Finance or Accounting qualification is preferred.
•  Able to demonstrate that they can satisfactorily perform the duties by reference to their previous work experience.  This may have taken place as a Finance Officer or Manager in private or public sector organisations.
•  Good communications skills including a satisfactory level of spoken and written English communication.
•  A good level of expertise with Excel, including the ability to write formulae.  A satisfactory level of computing skills with accounting software packages.  Willing to learn.
•  Experience of preparing budgets.
•  Able to manage a busy workload and consistently meet deadlines whilst maintaining a meticulous attention to accuracy.
•  Able to work as a key member of a small team and to take the lead in advising the Country Programme Manager.
•  Committed to the vision and aims of Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor.

Desirable

•  Experience with preparing budgets for funding applications.
•  Knowledge of local taxes and experience of payroll preparation.
•  Experience or understanding of the accounting requirements of international funding organisations.
•  Accounting experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
•  Experience in using Sun Accounts

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated, ambitious and highly motivated professional available almost immediately. If you meet the above requirements, please send a completed application form and details of your current salary to:

The Country Programme Manager, by email to:

ibmusah@wsup.com

Closing Date:  22 January 2013

•  We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
•  WSUP is an equal opportunities employer.

{Tropo Farms Limited,Nationwide Recruitment,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

Tropo Farms Limited is a rapidly growing aquaculture company that produces tilapia for the Ghanaian market. It is already the largest grower of tilapia in Ghana and seeks to become a world-class aquaculture operation.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will work in a multi-office situation across Ghana, including Mpakadan, Anyaase, Asutsuare and Accra. He or she will report to the Chief Financial Officer in the performance of his/her duties.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

•  Prepare monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) in accordance with IFRS
•  Maintain detailed profitability analyses by fish size and farm site
•  Maintain capital expenditure schedule, including maintenance/repair capex, historical capex, and new capex plans
•  Manage bank relationship, including conducting regular bank reconciliations and LCs

Remuneration: Very attractive based on skills and experience

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Detailed understanding of accounting principles, especially cost accounting and transfer pricing
•  Ability to prepare financial statements, following a month-end close procedure, for I/S, B/S and C/F statements
•  Fluency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
•  Academic Certificate – Must hold a Postgraduate Degree in Finance/Accounting from a recognized University. Should an Accounting Professional Certificate with not less than 8 years working experience in a managerial position

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

How To Apply For The Job

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

tropofarms.recruiting@gmail.com

Closing Date:  03 January 2013

{Tullow Oil Ghana Plc,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Tullow Oil plc is a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production group quoted on the London, Irish and Ghana stock exchange (symbol: TLW) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. The Group has interest in over 90 exportation and production licenses across 22 countries and focuses on four core areas; Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America.

Job Summary

As its subsidiary, Tullow Ghana Limited, continues to develop, the business is looking to enhance its cadre of senior professionals as above.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•  Support he Finance manager in driving ‘World Class’ project finance and project management performance in SAP Implementation project and in leveraging the finance function in the delivery of first class as well as comprehensive finance support
•  Support the Finance Manager and the Management Team to achieve top tier standards of operations, business control, reporting excellence and flawless project execution
•  Collaborate with business partners and functional colleagues in maintaining the financial records of operating companies, branches and joint ventures to ensure that fiscal and industry best practice standards are met
•  Prepare and implement, financial controls, risk and assurance framework for managing projects, including the maintenance of operational control, to be applied across the company
•  To liaise effectively and efficiently from time to time, and as required by the project plan and schedule, with Internal Audit, the Group Statutory Auditors, Joint Venture Partners and Government, Ghana Revenue Authority auditors
•  Develop and maintain a strong interface with the various teams so as to facilitate the delivery of a structured approach to controlling projects and safeguarding value for the company
•  To provide thought leadership and practical delivery capability in the establishment of a Continuous Improvement (CI) Culture
•  Supervise, train and mentor those members of staff who form part of the Project Finance and SAP Implementation teams

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A first degree holder and fully qualified member in, one of the professional Accounting bodies (e.g. CA, CIMA, ACCA, CPP, CFA)
•  Detailed knowledge of Oil & Gas fiscal regime(s)
•  Fifteen (15) years experience of relevant Upstream Accounting especially as applied to a Joint Venture environment
•  Sound grasp of Project Finance and fundamentals of upstream project economics
•  Demonstrable evidence of influencing, managing or controlling projects using an assurance/control framework
•  SAP Implementation experience is essential
•  Proven Mentoring/Coaching & Training skills

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their cv’s to:

ghanacareers@tullowoil.com

Closing Date:  28 December 2012

{Agra-Kepak International,Tema,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Agra-Kepak International is a subsidiary of Kepak Group which is a major EU food company based in Ireland. Kepak Group is a family owned private company.

Agra-Kepak International trades top quality beef, poultry, lamb, pork, seafood, food ingredients, fruit and vegetables and processed foods throughout the world and in particular to Egypt, Russia, Africa, the European Union and the Middle and Far East.

With over 35 years of experience the Agra and Kepak brands have a longstanding reputation for quality and service worldwide.

Job Summary:

Role Purpose:   

To accurately manage all aspects of the office and finance function of Agra-Kepak International in Ghana and interact with Overseas Head office finance team.

Reports to:    General Manager
Direct reports    Finance personnel & Administration Officer

Key Responsibilities:   

•  Preparation of accurate and timely weekly and monthly accounts
•  Weekly preparation of timely control reports: Stock position, Bank reconciliation and Debtors list.
•  Control the Petty Cash spending and sign off
•  Prepare all payment vouchers with relevant supporting documentation
•  Manage all day to day aspects of the administration & IT function
•  Interact with the Company Auditors
•  Ensure the internet is functioning at all times
•  Working closely with the general manager to provide key operational data on transport, labour, costs of sales and related costs.
•  To be flexible and adoptable to the needs of the business

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum 3 years in finance, experience in FMCG particularly food (fish) would be an advantage
•  Accountancy qualification is desirable but not an essential
•  Expatriates preferred

Location:  Tema

How To Apply For The Job

All CV’s and cover letter to be sent to:

ann.boyce@agrakepak.com

Closing Date:  14 January 2013

{GoldKey,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

A reputable Real Estate Company on an exponential growth path requires the services of a:- Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

•  Will be a member of the local management team providing insight at all financial and business related matters to ensure shareholder value is maximized.
•  Responsible for the preparation of forecasts and budgets of the company and ensure targets are achieved
•  Responsible for accurate and timely reports of the company.
•  Ensure integrity financial process and management information reports.
•  Implement systems and procedures to ensure company assets are protected and adequately accounted for at all times.
•  Provide leadership to the finance team and manage teasury and insurance interfaces.
•  Ensure addequate contolled environment is maintained through project lifecycles.
•  Responsible for investment proposals, contract and new business negotiations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics
•  Must have a chartered accountant in good standing from a recognized accounting body.
•  A masters degree in a relevant field will be an advantage
•  Minimum of 3 years previous experience in a similar position is preferred
•  Must possess exceptional communication, influencing and negotiation skills
•  High level of initiative, energy & drive, strong planning & organising skills, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

How To Apply For The Job

Interested person should email their CVs to:-

hr@goldkeygh.com

Closing Date:  31 December 2012