{UT Holding Ltd,Nationwide Recruitment,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghananian candidates who are passionate in pursuing a career in UT Holding Ltd for the position of: Finance Manager in our offices in Nigeria and South Africa

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant must be willing to travel to either South africa or Nigeria and will be responsible to the country manager and group financial controller. The job functions for this position include but are not limited to the following:-

•  Management and development of the finance function in the company
•  Drive efficiency and process improvements and maximise accounting solution to support and develop finance processes
•  Producing monthly financial and other management reports for the company, to UT Holdings and managing the statutory requirements
•  Analyse and evaluate information from the financial reports and provide management with proposals on best practice in financial operations
•  Responsible for annual budget compilation and implement budgetary control procedures of the company
•  Ensure that all the financial regulations are adhered to activities
•  Ensure that all reports to regulators and other external parties are submitted on schedule
•  Ensure the data integrity of all the company’s financial records.
•  Train subordinates and other staff members on sound accounting practices
•  Organise monthly performance review session to ensure profitability of projects and business units

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A good Master’s degree in a business related field and a professional qualification in ACCA, CPA, CA (Ghana) or other relevant professional accounting qualification
•  Experience of working at a senior level within a finance function and international accounting
•  Experience of working within a highly regulated, pressurised business environment
•  Minimum of 3 – 5 years relevant post qualification experience
•  Sound knowledge of financial reporting, financial analysis and control techniques
•  Adept at Microsoft Office products and accounting softwares

Person Specification

•  Must have a strong sense of purpose and responsibility
•  Exceptional ability to work independently and under pressure
•  Results driven and deadline conscious
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
•  Possession of a high sense of integrity

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants may apply with detailed curriculum vitae by hand to:-

The HR Office
UT Holdings Limited
48 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
Adabraka

Indicating the position being applied for and the country of interest on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Or

By email to:- jobs@utholdings.com

Make the position being applied for and the country of interest the subject of the mail and send the CV as a word attachment.

Closing Date:  28th December 2012

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of Finance Assistant (General Service Category)

VN No.: VN-12-11
Post Level: GS-4
Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of the Finance Officer and the overall guidance of the Chief of Operations, facilitates disbursement, recording and accounting for funds.

Key Accountabilities, Duties & Tasks:

•  Maintain financial records for office accounts for which responsibility is assigned
•  Promptly deposits monies received on behalf of UNICEF into UNICEF bank accounts and issues receipts
•  Prepares periodic reports on Bank and Cash Accounts and other assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from over expenditure or less than expected receipts
•  Compile monthly accounts for transmission to Head Quarters and maintain finance files to ensure completeness of records
•  Prepare routine correspondence and maintain contact with local banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts
•  Perform Cashier Functions

Remuneration: Competitive and attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualification and Competencies
Education:

Completion of Secondary Education or Higher National Diploma in Accounting with three years of relevant work experience in the area of accounting. Additional University Degree in Finance or Accounting is highly desirable

Work Experience:

Minimum 4 years of experience in general accounting duties

Competency Profile:

Commitment, Integrity and Diversity and Inclusion Communication [I], Working with People [II], Drive for Results [I], Following instructions and procedures [I], Analysing [I] Planning and Organising [I], Learning and Researching [I]

Location: Accra,  4-8 Rangoon Close, Cantonments (Behind UNDP, near Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters on the Ring Road)

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a  brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. Box 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date:  24th December 2012

Applications submitted without the P11 form will not be considered

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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

Our client, a financial institution in the finance and investment sector seeks to bring on-board highly experienced professionals to join their team of competent, passionate and result-oriented people. These positions will offer very competitive remunerations and unparallented job satisfaction:-

The Position: General Manager Finance And Treasury

Qualification Required & Experience

•  The candidate should have 6 – 8 years post qualification experience with at least 3 years in the financial services sector
•  ACCA or CIMA chartered
•  Has operated in a strategic management level for a minimum of 2 years and should have good interpersonal skills
•  Should be able to setup and strengthen departments for maximum efficiency and productivity
•  Ability to search and execute strategic directions that deliver measurable results.

Other Requirements for these positions

Successful executives must be internally motivated with enthusiasm and passion for the job. They must also have following characteristics:

•  Control, Target Driven and Focus on results
•  Social influence, Positive Expectancy and Expressiveness
•  Internally motivated and focus on change
•  Positive composure and team leadership

How To Apply For The Job

Apply online at:- www.tdi-global.com/jobopportunities.aspx

Applications will be processed on first come first served basis.

Closing Date:  12 January, 2013

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Volta Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.

Job Summary:

Summary:
IPA seeks an Evaluation Coordinator for immediate hire, who will assist with the design, implementation and evaluation of pilots of new banking products designed to increase savings. The pilot products are being launched by North Volta Rural Bank (NVRB), and the Evaluation Coordinator will work closely both with NVRB and with researchers from the World Bank to design and test these new products to increase both the number of savings account customers, and to help customers increase their savings account balances. The interventions being tested include a mobile savings deposit collector service, lockboxes, and a commitment savings product. This position will be based in the North Volta Region, near Guaman or Nkwanta, and will require extensive travel within the Northern Volta region.

Responsibilities:
The Evaluation Coordinator (EC) will have primary responsibility for day to day supervision and management of the fieldwork, and will work on a daily basis with counterparts from North Volta Rural Bank. The EC will be the only member of the research team who is based full-time in the region where the study is taking place, and will be responsible for making sure that every part of the pilot study is carried out according to plan. However, the EC is expected to contribute his or her own intelligence and creativity to the design and execution of the pilot study. As the person who will be observing how the pilot is functioning most closely, the EC will likely have his or her own ideas about the reasons behind challenges that the project faces; how to change things; and what would make the program being piloted more successful. Part of the EC’s job will be to share his or her thoughts on these matters to the rest of the research team and NVRB. Any changes to the plan must be agreed to by the rest of the research team, and depending on the matter, also by NVRB.

The EC will be supervised by the IPA office in Accra, and by international researchers based at the World Bank in Washington DC. The EC will be asked to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

Partnership with North Volta Rural Bank:

•  Provide daily coordination between the research team and North Volta Rural Bank and its staff, ensuring that concerns are effectively communicated between parties, flagging emerging issues that may be of potential concern to one or both parties, and in general ensuring that effective and productive collaboration is maintained.
•  Help ensure that all NVRB marketing and messaging of the new products is in accordance with the study design.
•  Ensure that enrollment targets are met: With NVRB and research team, help oversee the recruitment of NVRB existing and new customers into the study sample, helping to ensure that targets are met on time, that all is done in accordance with the study design.
•  Help ensure that the new products are rolled out only to the clients selected through the research team’s randomization.
•  Oversee the export of administrative data from NVRB’s computer system for use by the research team, as well as retrieval of any necessary data from NVRB’s paper records.

Baseline and Endline Survey Design and Data Collection Management:

•  With research team, help create baseline and endline survey instruments;
•  Oversee and monitor data collection and survey field work, including planning, logistics, hiring, and training;
•  Conduct qualitative research to inform research design;
•  Run pilot survey exercises, provide feedback on field operations and survey instruments, and make and monitor improvements;
•  Provide quality control for collected data through data cleaning, and assisting in preliminary analysis; and

Report Writing and Analysis:

•  Keep both the rest of the research team and NVRB routinely updated on activities, concerns, and decisions that need to be made (at least once per week).
•  Communicate regularly with IPA management team on matters including finance and logistics.
•  Write up reports on findings from qualitative investigations on particular matters.
•  Write reports with feedback and analysis of how the pilot interventions seem to be working.
•  Write reports with feedback and analysis of how the survey instruments seem to be working.
•  Assist in the analysis of the survey data, and the writing of project reports and policy memos.

Financial Management:

Work with IPA Ghana’s financial staff to keep detailed accounts of all project program activities, including monitoring project expenses.

Human Resource Management:

•  Manage human resource procedures in coordination with IPA’s HR Manager including recruiting, contract/salary negotiation, evaluations, staff development, disciplinary action, etc.:
a) Draft Job Descriptions for local hires and, when necessary, help circulate them;
b) Participate in the selection process and assist HR with employment-related communication; and
c) Assist PC/PAs with training as needed;
•  Assist with staff evaluations twice annually; make recommendations regarding renewal of staff contracts;
•  Work with the HR department to process paperwork for contract renewals and terminations;
•  Enforce all IPA Ghana policies and work with IPA Ghana management to execute staff disciplinary action.

The commitment sought for this position is one year. However, we anticipate that this initial piloting with NVRB will lead to a larger-scale study during the following year, and an EC who is successful with the smaller-scale pilot would likely be very well suited to work on the larger-scale study that will follow.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications:
IPA is seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:

•  Masters (or significant work experience) in statistics, economics, sociology, anthropology, or related field.
•  Demonstrated ability to manage collaborations between multiple organizations.
•  Strong oral and written communications skills in English, including strong ability to communicate effectively via phone and email with counterparts who are located elsewhere.
•  Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
•  Strong oral proficiency in Twi, Ewe, and/or additional languages used in the Volta Regions is preferred.
•  At least two years of project management experience. Extensive experience supervising, designing and implementing data collection and/or field work activities, and managing teams of field workers, is preferred.
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•  Well organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
•  Advanced user of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point), and the internet.
•  Interest in pursuing a career in research, non-profit management, public policy, or financial services outreach is preferred.
•  Strong professional experience working in the banking or microfinance sector is preferred.
•  Experience in data management, econometrics, and programming in STATA or SPSS is preferred.

Location: Northern Part of Volta Region

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your complete CV and cover letter by email to:

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org

Use the subject line: IPA Ghana Financial Services EC:  Firstname Lastname, as soon as possible. All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant.  The documents may be submitted in Word document or PDF format.  Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by email or phone.

Closing Date:  01 January, 2013

{South African Airways,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position of a Finance Officer.

Responsibilities of Job Holder:

•  Daily Capturing of Transactions on SAP accounting system
•  Ensuring Timeous Month End Reporting
•  Ensuring Strict Compliance with Airlines Policies and Procedures
•  Assist the Finance Supervisor with any other duties as assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

•  ICA Level 1/HND in Accounting
•  Computer Literate – Knowledge in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
•  Three employment related referees

How To Apply For The Job

Applications and relevant documents must be submitted to:- The South African Airways Town Office at the Millennium Heights Building by close of business.

Closing Date: 17 December, 2012

Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview

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

A reputable company whose operations cuts across the transportation, Heavy Duty and Earth Moving industries, seeks the services of Head of Finance. The company operates all over the country with offices in both the northern and southern parts of the country.

Head of Finance

Objective of Role: Manage and advice the company on all financial elements of the company’s strategic plans.
Responsible To: The Managing Director

Key Responsibilities: Include but not limited to the following:

•  Gather and analyze information on investment opportunities in liaison with the company’s banks and develop strategies to manage the company’s liquidity prudently at all times without keeping excess current assets.
•  Ensure company compliance with all regulatory requirements of statutory bodies like the Ghana Revenue Authority and SNNIT for the payment of income tax, SSNIT contributions among others
•  Provide and interpret financial information to the BOD and management as and when required and advise management on the efficient allocation of resources

Qualification Required & Experience

Education / Experience / Skills

•  Second Degree in Finance / Accounting
•  Minimum of 10 years working experience in financial management
•  Minimum of 5 years in senior management position
•  Be a qualified member of ACCA, or ICAG or Both
•  Good computer skills especially Microsoft Office suite and any accounting software

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested qualified applicants should submit their CVs with application letters to:-

hr.careersdepartment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 02 January, 2012

Applications should be via e-mail only and the subject should be the position being applied for.

{Bayport Financial Services,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Plan and execute strategies to meet the operational objectives of the organization in terms of product development, staff capacity building and development, business and market development and ultimately the achievement of sales and other business development targets.

Potential applicant must have core competencies in the following Key areas:  

•  Credit Management Function, Strategy  Development , Policy & Procedure Guidelines;
•  Operational Compliance to Internal Control and Regulatory Policies and Procedures;
•  Risk Management;
•  Staff Training and Development;
•  Operational reporting and communication

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Profile

•  Bachelor’s degree in finance, marketing or any equivalent relevant qualification.
•  Masters Degree or its equivalent will be desirable.
•  Minimum 5 years experience in a micro finance environment, two of which should have been in a Senior Management position.
•  Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
•  Ability to work independently.
•  Excellent personal attributes such as accuracy and personal integrity.
•  Must be computer literate.

Other Competencies

•  Strong Leadership, Communications and Co-ordination Skills.
•  Credit Operations Management Experience.
•  Banking Compliance Regulations and Legislation Knowhow.
•  Business Development, Marketing and Client Relationship Building
•  Skills.
•  Planning and Performance Management Skills.
•  Interpersonal and People Management Skills
•  Strong Numerical Literacy Skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should apply by e-mailing with their CVs and other career details to

newjobs38@yahoo.com   

Closing Date: 12 December, 2012

{CHF International,Tamale Gushegu and Salaga,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

3 positions; 1 each to be based in Tamale, Gushegu and Salaga Offices:

The Municipal Finance Specialist will be responsible for being the lead project staff on municipal finance, providing support to the Chief of party and Team through technical assistance in program implementation with partners;

•  Work  in establishing and maintaining relations (including scheduling and facilitating needed high profile meetings) with relevant public and private sector partners in relation to RING;
•  Provide on-going financial management support to DAs internal revenue generation, contracting, managing and reporting for grants to civil society organizations;
•  Prepare and lead the program in developing the program’s framework for financial and technical assistance capacity building to all DAs.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/he will report tothe Senior Systems Management Advisor and must have;

•  Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, public administration, public finance, development studies (or related discipline) or other relevant field required.
•  A professional qualification relating to municipal finance will be a plus;
•  Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in Municipal Financial Planning and budgeting,  public sector reform and finance in related field in either government or development sectors;
•  Experience in fiscal decentralization reforms, including financial management systems to support decentralized common fund management;
•  Demonstrated understanding of Ghana’s fiscal decentralization and municipal finance environment / system;

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)

{Gold Fields Ghana,Tarkwa,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Gold Fields Ghana is seeking to appoint a competent and trustworthy person who will ensure that financial systems, processes, policies and resources within the Financial Department are in place and aligned to meet the short and long term demands of skills and competencies required by the company in order to remain competitive in the industry. The incumbent will take full cognizance of applicable legislation and best practice principles, with the ultimate goal and aim to manage the daily activities of the operation in a responsible manner.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Managing a large establishment’s Accounting functions
•  Preparing Financial Reports to both internal and external stakeholders
•  Ensuring that reliable and timely cash forecasts are prepared
•  Understanding, interpreting and applying relevant tax laws in business transactions
•  Ensuring that periodic reports meet set time frames and targets
•  Ensuring that effective accounting systems are developed and implemented
•  Ensuring teamwork and supervision of subordinates to achieve set targets and objectives
•  Liaising with relevant officials of other departments in order to ensure that best practice accounting services are delivered

Qualification Required & Experience

The appointee should have:

•  BSc Accounting and Finance with Minimum of 5 years experience in similar position
•  Be a fully qualified member of a recognised Accountancy body. (ACCA, CA Gh, CIMA)
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
•  Abreast with IFRS and its applications in the mining industry
•  Understanding and application of SOX frameworks
•  Well developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels
•  Medical fitness for the position and environment
•  Strong analytical, interpersonal and organisational  skills
•  A hands-on approach and be willing to work long hours to obtain required results
•  Valid Ghanaian driver’s licence and proficiency in driving light vehicles

How To Apply For The Job

Interested parties should submit a detailed curriculum vitae to:

Attention: Joseph Nana Ansah Banful
Email: tarkwa.recruitment@goldfields.com.gh

Closing Date: 12th December, 2012

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

NOTE: Pre-screening and psychometric evaluation may form part of the selection process.
Short listed candidates will be requested to attend a panel interview
Applicants who receive no response to their applications within 14 days may consider their application for the position to be unsuccessful

{CIDA – PSU,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

The Programme Support Unit of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA-PSU) has vacancy for a Finance and Administrative Assistant in its Accra Office.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the day to day accounting transactions and assisting in the administration of the organisation and the efficient provision of information under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer.

Finance duties include:

Preparation of monthly payroll, petty cash, assist in the preparation of financial reports, purchase orders, cheque requisitions, client invoices, bank reconciliations, filing of all financial documents and supervision of driver’s daily entry reports

Administrative duties include:

Providing administrative support to all staff; day to day office and facilities management; filing back up at the reception; updating and ordering office supplies, coordinating general maintenance and repairs for the office; sourcing service providers and getting quotes for work etc

Terms & Conditions: One year contract

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate will have experience working in a similar position and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of financial reporting procedures and systems as well as knowledge in office administration.

Qualifications:

•  Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting with at least 2 years working experience with ACCA/CA/CIMA Part 1 with at least 3 years experience
•  Experience working with an international organisation is a strong asset

Essential Abilities:

•  Must possess strong organisational skills and be a team player
•  Must be a self starter, proactive, flexible, and dedicated; demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
•  Ability to work independently but also as part of a small team
•  Must be computer literate and highly conversant with the use of Excel and Simple Accounting software or any other accounting software

How To Apply For The Job

Please drop off your application letter and CV at our Ridge offices by 12.00 noon on Thursday December 20, 2012:

CIDA-PSU
38 Independence Avenue
(opposite Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints Church)
Ridge – Accra

Closing Date: 20th December, 2012