{China Europe International Business School (CEIBS),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2012};

Our client, the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), is a pretigious institution for higher education. In its brief history, CEIBS has become one of the top institutions for providing first-class MBA programs in the world. It now seeks a seasoned Finance Manager with international reporting and accounting experience to develop a robust financial management structure for CEIBS Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business, the Finance Manager will be responsible for:-

1. Financial Management

•  Bugdet and cash flow management (forecast, actual, cash calls)
•  Integration of Head Office and Local financial systems
•  Funds management of foundation contributions
•  Cost and financial accounting for subsidiaries
•  Conducting feasibility studies
•  Comprehensive monthly and quarterly management reporting
•  Managing contracts of sponsors and clients are dispatched promptly and paid on time
•  Assisting in revenue collection and payment of tuition fees

2. Administration

•  Ensuring proper day-to-day administration of the finance department
•  Supervising local finance staff
•  Liaising with international finance team
•  Reporting periodically to international finance director overseas

3. International Liaison / Corporate Secretary Roles

•  Liaising with local statutory agencies in respect of tax submissions, audit reports, etc.
•  Fulfilling legal obligations related to requirements of the executive council
•  Fulfilling legal obligations to members
•  Serving as secretary to the board.

Key Qualifications & Attributes

The desired applicant must have experience in reporting and accounting with a recognized transnational Entity, as well as the following:-

•  Minimum of good first degree in Finance, Business Administration or any related field from a recognised university
•  Fully-qualified accountant (ICA-Ghana, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
•  Minimum of 8 years professional experience in a similar role, five of which must have been in a senior management position
•  In-depth experience in budgeting, international accounting standards, and liaising with external auditors.
•  Proven leadership and financial management ability
•  Exceptional analytical and numerical acumen: High level of maturity, initiative and sense of ethics
•  A dynamic professional who can fit into a changing environment
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build good and strategic relationships and relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds
•  Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and without compromise
•  Excellent computer proficiency

How To Apply For The Job

For enquiries Contact:- Lester Nyarko, Search Consultant, at:- lenyarko@shawbellghana.com

Apply by email by submitting a CV and cover letter to:- search@shawbellghana.com

Deliver by hand or post to:-

shawbellConsulting Limited,
9 Klottey Crescent, Ring Road East
Labone Junction,
P.O. Box KIA 9022,
Airport – Accra

Tel:- 0302-774112 / 767498

Closing Date: 31 October 2012

{Relief International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2012};

Relief International is a humanitarian non-profit agency that provides emergency relief, rehabilitation, development assistance, and program services to vulnerable communities worldwide. Relief International is solely dedicated to reducing human suffering and is non-political and non-sectarian in its mission.

Description Of Job

Relief International currently implementing a four year USAID ? funded Ghana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (GWASH) Project is seeking the services of Finance and Administration Manager for Short Term Employment.

Duties:

•  The Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) will be responsible for implementing, improving and maintaining the financial management policies, systems, structures and procedures for the Ghana WASH of Relief International Ghana.
•  He/She will be ensuring that all Relief International (RI) accounting procedures and that of the USAID are followed and budgets are adhered to and ensure the smooth day?today running of the finance office through supervision and management.
•  He/she will oversee the financial operations of all the RI Ghana Projects, review the financial reports and consolidate it into the RI Ghana Financial Report for submission to RI/HQ monthly.

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidates for this position should have but not limited to:

•  Advanced degree in Accounting or finance and or equivalent academic or professional qualification.
•  Five (5) years of experience in a similar position and experience in accounting, finance and grants and contract management under a USAID funded project.
•  Substantial demonstrable understanding and experience in finance and grants management within an international NGO and USAID funded project.
•  Familiarity with USAID finance rules and regulations is key to this position

How To Apply For The Job

For a complete job description, please contact the e?mail address below.
Interested candidates should send their applications (Cover letter and CV with referees) via email ?

Ri.ghana@ri.org

Stating in the subject line the position and the reference code.

Closing Date: 16 October 2012

{IRC Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2012};

IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre have established a branch office in Ghana (IRC Ghana) with a medium term strategic framework. IRC Ghana programmes consist of all projects and activities in which IRC is involved in Ghana. These include projects and activities financed by IRC using its own ‘core funds’ and implemented in Ghana (‘own projects’); projects and activities that are part of larger (typically multi-country) projects being delivered for clients/donors (‘international projects’); and projects/activities being implemented in Ghana for local clients (‘advisory activities’). The bulk of IRC Ghana’s programme revolves around ‘own projects’ with host organisations and strategic partners and ‘international projects’. International projects will typically be part of larger ‘action research and learning programmes’ being run along thematic lines, and with programmatic and project leadership of IRC in The Hague – Netherlands. These projects will typically have local management/leadership based in Ghana.

Description Of Job

IRC Ghana therefore requires a person with financial management and financial controlling qualification and experience who will work with an operations team to manage a financial and accounting system, and coordinate financial reports from IRC ‘own projects’, IRC International programmes and a number of projects hosted by IRC partners. These hosted projects include the Sustainable Services at Scale Project ‘Triple-S’ hosted hosted by the Community Water & Sanitation Agency, WASHTech hosted by TREND Ghana and the WASHCost Project hosted by the Department of Engineering of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology.

Purpose of Role:
To maintain reliable records and books of accounts to reflects the true financial state of IRC Ghana at all times; and to ensure that funds are utilized in the most efficient manner for growth and goodwill of IRC globally and locally in line with internationally accepted financial and accounting procedures.

Main Responsibilities:
Financial Operations & Management:

•  Establish and maintain the financial systems and procedures of IRC Ghana and program
•  Coordinate the preparation of the overall budget for IRC Ghana programmes
•  Prepare the annual accounts in accordance with financial regulations and audit requirements
•  Effect payment in accordance with established financial rules and regulations
•  Assist the project/program officers to determine the budget strategy for each year
•  Provide monthly and quarterly reports of all IRC Ghana accounts and programmes and consolidating with F&C team of IRC NL in line with IRC accounting procedures and international best practices
•  Manage and maintain an effective pay roll administration system
•  Ensure that comprehensive financial management software is maintained and properly linked and updated to all IRC Ghana program accounts and budgets and to be able to consolidate financial reporting with IRC-HQ in Netherlands
•  Set up and maintain systems and procedures for internal control
•  Perform contract management duties as and when required

Financial Controlling:

•  Review and certify financial statements for presentation to management, consortium stakeholders and donors
•  Manage the funds of IRC Ghana efficiently to keep the organisation solvent
•  Work directly with the Country Director, Programme Manager, and the international F&C team for the maintenance and upholding of an effective system of internal control
•  Liaise with external auditors for the audit of IRC Ghana annual accounts, consolidated and other programme accounts and attend to matters arising out of the audit
•  Work with the IRC F&C Team in the management of IRC Ghana approved budgets
•  Advice on financial regulations, taxation and accounting procedures as and when required
•  Maintain in a healthy relationship with bankers and validate all financial statements for effective reconciliation with bankers
•  Ensure that all tax obligations (corporate and individual) are honoured adequately and in good time
•  Supervise financial budget and expenditure for Regional operations and monitor compliance in line with tenets of host organizations and consortium stakeholders
•  Develop financial and accounting management frameworks for capacity and institutional building of IRC Ghana and its staff

Reporting: The Finance Officer will work closely with the County Director to ensure the monetary and fiscal coordination of IRC Ghana and IRC-financed projects to ensure the successful achievement of IRC’s vision, mission and objectives. Functionally the Finance Officer reports to the Programme Manager and to the F&C Team in the NL and hierarchically to the Country Director.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Period: This appointment is for an initial period of 2 years renewable annually based on good performance.

Monthly Remuneration: A competitive monthly salary with more than pleasant secondary labour conditions is offered in a stimulating and dynamic working environment where own initiative and self development are greatly encouraged.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A University Degree in any of the following: Economics, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting).
•  Final certification in any of the ff: ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is essential
•  Minimum of 5 years relevant post professional qualification work experience of which three (3) years must have been in controlling and management position in a reputable organisation.
•  Demonstrable ability to provide and maintain a solid financial management system.
•  Demonstrate the wish and ability to work for a not for profit organisation with a hands-on mentality.

Other Requirements:

•  Must be a Ghanaian
•  Must be willing to travel locally and internationally
•  Must be willing to work in a multi cultural environment

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their letter of application together with a motivation letter and a detailed CV that gives details of a reliable telephone and email contact and contacts of three referees with a clear indication of the position being applied for. Applications should be sent to:

The Country Director
IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, Ghana.
P. O. Box CT 6135
Cantonments, Accra

Email soft copies to: recruitment@ircghana.org

Closing Date: 10 October 2012

Email applications must be in Microsoft Word/PDF 2007 or above and as an attachment.

Background information on IRC can be found at: www.irc.nl

{Top-Notch Business Group,Takoradi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

To plan and supervise the daily operation of the cost control office, food and beverage stores, receiving, and purchasing departments, through guiding and supervising concerned personnel in the execution of their assigned tasks and duties.

•  To provide the management with accurate figures of the hotel’s food and beverage costs. Overall responsible for the Food & Beverage cost control operation in the hotel.
•  To prevent and detect accidental errors and / or fraud related to the receiving, issuing, and sales of items in the hotel’s F&B operation.

Duties:

•  To monitor the daily operation of the food and beverage stores, purchasing, and receiving departments, and ensure that reports are submitted on time.
•  To report all mistakes and/or failures to follow procedures immediately to the Financial Controller.
•  To detect, investigate, and report any undue variances in receiving, issuing, and transfer-reports, or any other documents, to the Financial Controller and / or the Executive Chef.
•  To supervise, guide, and assist the cost control personnel and Inventory Systems Officer with their tasks whenever needed.
•  To ensure that the daily and monthly food and beverage cost reports are finalized and distributed according to schedule.
•  To control daily, weekly, and monthly reports before distribution, and rectify any mistakes that may occur in such reports.
•  To calculate and submit adjusted monthly food and beverage costs for the hotel.
•  To calculate and up-date food and beverage recipes, in co-operation with Executive Chef and Purchasing department.
•  To calculate and reconcile promotion budget reports for the hotel.
•  To ensure that month-end inventories are handled according to SOPs.
•  To delegate and control all additional tasks that may be given to the cost control office.
•  To submit any other reports, whilst keeping deadlines. As requested by the Financial Controller.

To ensure effective preparation of Daily food and beverage cost reports:

•  Ensure that daily issues, requisitions, and receiving reports are entered correctly and on time into the inventory system.
•  Check that daily transfer, credit, and debit amounts are correct, and entered under the correct outlets.
•  Supervise and check the entering of any additional credits and / or debits into the food and beverage cost programs, as instructed by Financial Controller.
•  Check and approve the food and beverage cost reports prepared by the Assistant Cost Controller and the Cost Control Clerk.
•  To ensure that the daily food-cost report is prepared and distributed according to schedule

Consolidated GHC1,200 Plus free Accommodation

Qualification Required & Experience

•  University Degree/HND in Accounting
•  Minimum of two years experience in similar position

How To Apply For The Job

Any interested candidates should email his or her CV to:

jobs@thetopnotchgroup.com  

Closing Date: 04 October, 2012

{World Vision Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over two decades. World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 Regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Description Of Job

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful persons to fill the above position.

Job Reference: FM/WVG
Supervises: 5 Finance Officers
Reports to: Director, Finance & Support Services

Job Summary:
Provide effective and efficient technical and managerial support to the Finance Director in achieving the Finance department’s objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Ensure timely preparation and submission of quality monthly reports and generation of monthly reconciliation statements
•  Provide supervision and coaching to direct finance reports to ensure that work objectives are accomplished appropriately and on a timely basis
•  Assist the Finance Director in preparing and presenting the annual WVG budget, and ensure appropriate monitoring of actual expenditures against approved budget on monthly basis
•  Partner with internal and external audit staff to facilitate NO financial audit and ensure implementation of finance audit recommendations relating to NO within timeliness
•  Review and approve transactions and requests within approval limit
•  Review and supervise the preparation of Settlement Advices and follow up on outstanding Pre-Approval and the records on fixed assets and stores management

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•  Minimum Educational level required: Degree in Accounting or Chartered Accountant
•  Technical Training qualifications required: Must have good working knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, and budgets/cash flow monitoring and internal controls. Advanced MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint user
•  Minimum of 5 years experience in similar position. Must have led a team for 3 years

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the job reference as the subject to: ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 01 October, 2012

As a Child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are highly encouraged to apply

{Millennium Villages Project,Northern Ghana,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

The Millennium Villages Project, supported by Millennium Promise Alliance and the Earth Institute at Columbia University, is a bottom-up approach to lift developing country villages out of the poverty trap that afflicts more than a billion people worldwide. The Millennium Villages’ team of experts in Agriculture, Nutrition and Health, Economics, Energy, Water, Agribusiness, Environment and Information Technology are working with local communities and governments to apply a proven holistic package of interventions to help villages get out of extreme poverty and meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With support from Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) and funding from the Department for International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom, a SADA Millennium Village has been established in parts of the West Mamprusi and Builsa Districts of the Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana. The project area covers a cluster of contiguous rural communities with an estimated population of 25,000 people.

Description Of Job

JOB SUMMARY
Responsibilities/Duties:
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Finance and Procurement Assistant is responsible for maintaining accurate books and records of the SADA MVP Cluster.

•  Coordinate with the supervisor and assisting in the timely preparation of annual MVP site-level budgets.
•  The Finance and procurement Assistant will assist the Finance & Administrative Manager in processing of payment requests and budget checking of vouchers in Quickbooks.
•  Running of payment cycles and writing of cheques
•  Fetching and processing of approved Purchase Order payments
•  Correcting  payments showing error in Quickbooks
•  Attending to vendors / Clients
•  Input payment vouchers with detail analysis into Quickbooks.
•  Processing of accounts receivables and ensuring timely cash lodgements into the project bank account.
•  Maintain daily cash balances, void checks, and prepare monthly bank reconciliations for the Cluster finance Manager’s review
•  Process accounts payable for MDG Center operating expenses: coding, data entry, aging analysis and check runs
•  Filing of voucher, maintaining of check register and any additional duty that may be assigned

Additionally, the Finance and Procurement Assistant will support the Finance and Administrative Manager to:

•  Monitor requests for goods and services by ensuring that they are allowable under limitations, restrictions, and policies, as well as determining availability of funds.
•  Review competitive bids, quotes, and proposals from vendors and contractors; discuss evaluations and review with requesters and subject matter experts
•  Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contracted obligations; assist with clarifying contract requirements and resolving any conflicts.
•  Adhere to the MP’s internal control procedures, makes recommendations to the Finance and Admin Manager
•  Resolve problems and protests concerning bid solicitations, contract awards or contract performance as the need arises. Addresses unauthorized purchases.
•  Convey decisions both verbally and in writing referencing law and policy.
•  Identify and maintain lists of vendors and sources of supply for goods and services
•  Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure that all items clear customs in a timely fashion, if applicable, and are delivered to the MVP sites on time.
•  Maintain register for received bids. Provide to finance and Administrative manager on a weekly basis

Terms of offer
MVP offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The employment contract is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal.MVP prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence.

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills and Professional Experience:

•  Graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business administration or any other relevant subject with proven accounting skills.
•  ACCA part 11 or ICA part 3
•  Experience and knowledge of procurement process in a busy organization
•  At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international Organization;
•  High level of computer skills, ability to handle basic accounting and ability to learn new application quickly.
•  Knowledge of quick book  is an added advantage
•  Must understand the social and cultural setting of the project area
•  Excellent writing, interpersonal, computer and communication skills.

How To Apply For The Job

Applications
Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: SADA.MVP@millenniumpromise.org with copies to employment@mdgwca.org and jacob.ubindam@millenniumpromise.org.“Application for SADA MVP Finance and Procurement Assistant” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Closing Date: 19 September, 2012

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

www.millenniumvillages.org,
www.millenniumpromise.org,
www.unmillenniumproject.org,
www.mdgcentre.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

{Confidential,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

Our client is a reputable Global Footwear Producer who is starting the largest footwear production for the West Africa Sub region in kumasi. They are looking for dynamic individuals to take up challenging and rewarding roles in managerial, supervisory, assembly line and labourer positions. Interested candidates should review the jobs, duties and qualifications below and follow the application procedure for consideration.

Finance Director

Duties & Responsibilities

•  Managing Processes, Developing Standards, Audit, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Develop and Track Budget, Performance Management, establish, monitors and enforce internal controls.
•  Prepares and files financial reports and also advises management.

Qualification Required & Experience

Bachelor’s degree, MBA in Finance and Accounting. ACCA, CA qualified. Financial Software.

This is a good opportunity for qualified individuals currently living in or willing to relocate to the kumasi metropolis. These opportunities come with great benefits, including personal and professional development.

How To Apply For The Job

•  Please email your CV and a cover letter in MS word format to:- citamjobs@gmail.com
•  The name of the file MUST bear the job title as specified here, followed by and your name.

Closing Date: 21 September, 2012

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

A leading financial institution with significant operations in Ghana is currently undergoing transformation to position itself to deliver superior banking services to its customers and requires the expertise of a top-notch professional who is agile change management interventions and initiatives to catalyse the transformation agenda in the bank.

Unit: Transformation Office
Report To: Chief Transformation Officer

Job Purpose

•  The Head of Change Management will support the Chief Transformation officer by managing change initiatives in three critical areas. i.e. culture, systems and processes within the bank, and will support divisions/departments in delivering strategic initiative through integation and project management.
•  He/She will manage all aspects of change management in the bank which includes implementation and execution of strategic change initiatives and programmes, developing appropriate solutions and communication plans to mitigate risk associated with change processes, conducting feedback analysis from stakeholders and developing corrective change management action plans in resolving problems.

Responsibilities & Duties

•  Establish and enforce change management government principles and processes within the bank
•  Lead, prepare and manage business change initiatives/programmes and track progress of benefits on key bank initiatives, including milestones met and impact generated.
•  Manage assigned change management activities, such as business planning, change advisory and the production of change management information.
•  Provide guidance and coaching to staff leading change initiative by ensuring effective co-ordination, implementation and transfer of best practices and interventions bank-wide.
•  Develop and implement appropriate business intelligence reporting on emerging trends and make recommendations to the chief transformation officer.
•  Collaborate with line managers/heads to establish measures and success criteria to achieve agreed change management goals.

Education & Knowledge Required

•  A minimum of first degree or post-graduate diploma/professional degree or master’s degree in finance/banking/business administration/management.
•  Minimum of 7 years work experience particularly in delivering business change/transformation function in banking/financial institution.
•  In addition, possession of six sigma yellow belt or similar qualification in  quality process in an advantage

Technical, Managerial And Personality Competencies

•  Knowledge of change management systems and controls, business operation and people management.
•  Sound knowledge of business process re-engineering, six sigma and organisation development
•  Ability to identify and analyse business risks
•  Able to manage, coach and develop other in multi-cultural environment
•  Outstanding team player, capable of building effective relationships across functional units with engaging personality.
•  Must have the ability to develop appropriate solution to complex problems to mitigate risk associated with change processes.
•  In-depth knowledge of risk management in relation to change initiatives and implementation
•  sound knowledge of the regulaory requirements, policies and guidelines in bank system infrastructre
•  Expertise in microsoft office tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)

Internal & External Relations

•  Liaise with other institutions/organisations
•  Liaise with management team, functional head/managers and staff in the bank

How To Apply For The Job

Persons who meet all of the above requirement/specifications must send a cover letter and resume/CV to:

P.O.Box GP134, Accra

Closing Date: 10 September, 2012

Please inscribe behind the envelope:- Change Management

{University of Energy and Natural Resources,Sunyani,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

The University: On May 14, 2004 the University of Education Act, Act 672 was enacted to upgrade the status of the University College of Education of Winneba to the status of a full University. The University of Education, Winneba was established in September, 1992 as a University College under PNDC Law 322. University of Education, Winneba brought together seven diploma awarding institutions located in different towns under one umbrella institution. Currently the University has three campuses. The main campus is at Winneba in the Central Region, with satellite campuses at Kumasi and Ashanti Mampong in the Ashanti Region.

Description Of Job

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the position of Director of Finance.

The Position:
The Director of Finance is the Head of the Finance Office and shall be responsible, under the Vice-Chancellor, for the financial administration of the University.

Terms of Appointment:

•  The Appointment shall be full time and the Applicant must be able to serve a minimum FOUR-YEAR Term of Office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60)
•  The Salary and Conditions attached to the Post are very attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person:

•  Must be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate, manage and direct staff;
•  Must be circumspect and above reproach
•  Must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills
•  Must possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills
•  Must be a Member of a recognized professional Accountancy/Auditing Body (ICA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA, etc). A Master’s Degree, preferably in Accounting/Finance would be an advantage
•  Must have served in a University or analogous institution for at least ten (10) years as Deputy Finance Officer/Deputy Director of Finance/Deputy Internal Auditor Or
•  A minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience in a reputable and recognized practicing firm, industry, commerce and/or public service

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Candidates are requested to submit Application and Curriculum Vitae with Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees; and  A Two (2) page Vision Statement to reach the following Address:

The Registrar
University of Energy and Natural Resources
P. O. Box 214
Sunyani
Ghana

or

registraruenr@yahoo.com, registrar12uenr@gmail.com  

Closing Date: 14 September, 2012