{American Institutes for Research (AIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S. based not-for-profit institution working to improve peoples’s lives and well-being through applied behavioral and social science research in education, health, workforce development and economic growth .

Description Of Job

AIR is looking to pursue numerous business opportunities in Ghana and invites applications for senior and mid-level position above.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing financial systems and procedures in compliance with 22 CFR 226 (the Code of Federal Regulations), USAID and AIR policies, and local laws and regulations.

She/he ensures the flow of reliable, consistent and timely financial information for decision-making and adequate funds control.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Candidates should have a Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management; a Masters Degree in one of these fields is preferred.
•  Candidates should have a minimum of five years demonstrated experience in financial management of complex development projects including those of USAID.
•  Familiarity with US government cost-accounting standards, GAAP, and Ghanaians accounting practices is required as well as knowledge of Ghanaian laws regarding contracts, payments, payrolls, taxes and local reporting requirements; expertise in use of Quick Books and standard Microsoft Office programs is preferred

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send letters of interests and resumes to:-

GhanaRecruit@air.org

Closing Date: 17 September, 2012

{Management Sciences for Health,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

MSH seeks a Director Finance and Administration (F&A) to provide backstopping and support to ensure the timely and effective implementation of Project’s activities in West Africa.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director F&A performs standard accounting, budgeting, and reporting duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and grant requirements, and MSH policy, as well as overseeing the quality of office administrative functions. S/he serves as a financial management resource to programmatic and operational staff. The Director F&A monitors transactions through the effective use of the review and approval process to ensure propriety with USAID and MSH regulations. With the Chief of Party, s/he monitors compliance with all internal and donor financial and administrative requirements. The administrative duties of this position will include overseeing human resources, security, travel and transportation, IT and communication, general procurement, and the upkeep of office space and equipment.
The Director F&A safeguards the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and its donors against fraud, loss or misuse.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Serves as principal financial and administrative liaison between the Project and MSH headquarters. Establishes and implements fiscal controls and reporting systems to track and monitor funds accurately and control disbursements so that resources are correctly directed to their intended use for technical support activities.
•  Based on MSH and USAID regulations and operational policies and procedures, implements appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the areas of finance and accounting, human resources, and operations. Trains staff in office SOPs and ensures compliance.
•  Coordinates with program, finance, and administration staff to ensure systems are in place to support activities including logistics, procurement, ICT, security, administration, and HR.
•  Develops and monitors the Project’s budget and complies with all required financial reporting according to donor requirements. Maintains accurate expenditure and cash flow projections. Contributes to briefings for USAID as appropriate.
•  Lead and oversee annual budget preparation, including oversight of the costing of the work plan and its integration with the approved budget.
•  Acts as fiduciary responsibility, safeguarding USAID and MSH assets. Act as signatory authority for Project expenses.
•  In coordination with MSH Senior Contracts Officer, provides guidance and training to Project staff on contractual issues, regulations and contracting mechanisms.
•  Supervises F&A staff. Supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to: meeting with supervisees on a regular basis to discuss issues, track work progress, provide guidance and support, and ensure consistent quality of work performed; conducting performance plan, review and development; communicating, implementing and assuring adherence to Project policies, guidelines and values; developing staff skills and knowledge; approving timesheets; and facilitating supervisee success whenever possible.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Advanced degree in business administration, economics or finance.
•  Minimum Experience: eight years related administration, with experience with an international organization.
•  Administrative Project management experience and training in international settings.
•  Knowledge of applicable USG and PEPFAR procurement, assistance, rules and regulations, as well as administrative policies and techniques.
•  Expert skills in MicroSoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks or similar accounting package; comfortable in a Windows PC environment.
•  Fluency in written and spoken English and French required.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your  CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at:

https://jobs-msh.icims.com

or directly via email at

ghanajobsmsh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 September, 2012

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

{CAMFED Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Camfed is an International organisation dedicated to the eradication of poverty in Africa through the education of girls and the empowerment young women.

Description Of Job

Camfed Ghana is seeking to recruit motivated and dynamic individuals to support its programmes.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Head of Finance will lead the Finance function in Camfed Ghana to drive strategic financial planning and analysis; to ensure the efficient and effective use and accountability over financial resources and the smooth operation of the Finance team and system.

Specific duties include:

•  Financial Accounting: Processing income and expenditure transactions, monthly analysis of all balance sheet accounts, timely production of monthly bank reconcilitations, reviewing and processing of financial reports from partners in the field to ensure compliance with Camfed’s internal financial guidelines
•  Management Accounting: Developing annual and proposal budgets, producing weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports, working with other department heads to analyse variances
•  Cash flow planning: Working with other heads of departments to develop monthly expenditure authorisations and producing annual and monthly cash flow forecasts

Qualification Required & Experience

Successful candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on teams and collaborate across organisational functions, an eye for accuracy and detail, an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and flexibility to travel.

•  A post graduate degree in finance/accounting
•  A chartered professional qualification ACCA/CIMA
•  A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role working in the international development sector, 5 of which should be at senior management level
•  Strong leadership, strategic planning, project management and scheduling skills

How To Apply For The Job

More information about the positions can be found at our website: www.camfed.org/jobs

Please email your CV (maximum 2 pages) and cover letter (maximum 1 page) to: ghana@camfed.org by 05.30 p.m. on Friday, 31st August 2012

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

Please ensure you meet the person specification and use the job title in the subject line of the email. Applications which do not meet these criteria will be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Camfed Ghana is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and equality, and does not discriminate on any grounds

{IFS Financial Services Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Description Of Job

•  To ensure the company’s strategies are acted upon successfully.
•  To ensure there are sufficient human, financial, technological, informational and material resources available to carry out the company’s strategies.
•  To be accountable for the aggregate plan and delivery of systems, operations and the general operating model.
•  To integrate various key management and transformational efforts.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  MBA and or a Chartered Accountant
•  The successful candidate must also have a substantial operating experience of investment and back office processes within a financial institution.

How To Apply For The Job

Applications must be sent to the electronic mail below:

recruit3n@gmail.com

Closing Date: 22 August, 2012

{CHF International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-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.

Description Of Job

Location:  Accra with frequent travels to Sekondi
Job Title:  Senior Municipal Finance Officer
Reports To: Program Director
Duration: One Year Contract- Renewable on Annual Basis upon Satisfactory Performance till December 2015

CHF International is a development organization serving more than 20 million people worldwide each year. The organization’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.

CHF International has been awarded a four-year grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to implement IncluCity-(Improving Governance and Services for Ghana’s Urban Poor) Program, in Accra and Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana.  The program will provide targeted capacity building leading to improve constructive participation of poor urban residents in governance, inclusive planning and budgeting anchored on strong municipal revenue generation.

CHF International is recruiting a Senior Municipal Finance Officer to provide technical assistance to the project’s Municipal Government Partners especially, Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly in exploring innovative approaches in increasing revenue generation for improved municipal service delivery to the urban poor.

The Municipal Finance Specialist to be based in Accra, will occasionally travel to Sekondi-Takoradi, working closely with and supporting the revenue enhancement activities of STMA and AMA.  He/she will work closely with other team members, and particularly with the STMA Project Coordinator, and reporting directly to the Program Director of IncluCity in Accra, in the conduct of daily duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Serve as the lead project staff on municipal finance, providing support to the Program Director and Team in through technical assistance in program implementation with partners;
•  Assist STMA and AMA to develop and implement transformative Revenue Improvement Action Plans to increase internally generated revenues;
•  Assist the Program Director  in establishing and maintaining relations (including scheduling and facilitating needed high profile meetings) with relevant public and private sector partners in relation to IncluCity;
•  Assist AMA  and STMA to develop and implement public private investment packages to increase internally generated revenues;
•  Provide on-going financial management support to STMA Finance Staff towards balancing their books;
•  Assist STMA in Annual Fee Fixing Resolutions, with property valuation as an input;
•  Work with consultants to develop  and implement billing and accounting systems for STMA’s property tax and BOP systems;
•  Work with STMA on development of updated database for businesses as part of the BOP system;
•  Study global municipal finance practices, contextualize the lessons and influence IncluCity program’s framework for financial and technical assistance to both  Accra and Sekondi-Takoradi;
•  Monitor and provide support to STMA to operationalize the improved BOP and Property taxes;
•  Conduct annual profitability analysis of the property tax and BOP systems of STMA;
•  Work with advertisers and businesses to raise revenue for the installation and maintenance of Street Name Posts in STMA;
•  Work with STMA to develop and implement a waste resource strategy leading to increased internal revenues for STMA;
•  Provide on-going support to the Budgeting and Rating Departments of STMA and AMA to implementing the improved property tax and BOP systems;
•  Assist in recruiting relevant consultants and reviewing their documentation, related to municipal finance;
•  Prepare and submit monthly  reports on technical assistance to be provided;
•  Contribute to the development of monthly and annual program reports on the project;
•  Assist in the planning, coordination, and documentation of meetings, workshops, seminars and other activities of the project, related to municipal finance; and
•  Document all processes and out puts and lessons learnt on solid waste value chain interventions.

The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties at CHF International.  CHF reserves the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  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 6 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;
•  Experience  working  with  a  wide  range  of  stakeholders  including  donors, local  partners, private  and  public  sectors (particularly, metropolitan authorities and municipal services);
•  Demonstrated understanding and experience in Ghana’s local government system and property taxes and BOP systems;
•  Very good written and spoken English language proficiency;
•  High degree of computer literacy; MS Excel and MS Word and experience in GIS will be an added advantage;
•  Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and respect deadlines;
•  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
•  Ability to work in a team-oriented setting; and
•  Experience in working in Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit a detailed CV to:

 The Project Director
YES Project,
 CHF International/Ghana

or by email to:

aabagre@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 20 August, 2012

{AIMS Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.aims.ac.za) is an innovative post-graduate centre for education, research and outreach has achieved global recognition since opening its first centre in South Africa in 2003. AIMS offers a number of educational programmes highlighted by its 10-month postgraduate Diploma in mathematical Sciences, which provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 top African students each year, and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, governance and industry. Based on the success of the first AIMS centre, the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI, www.nexteinstein.org) was launched with the mission of enabling Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. As part of this network, AIMS-Ghana has been created and is establishing itself in preparation for accepting its first batch of students in the 2012-13 academic year.

AIMS-Ghana will start its first academic year in August 2012, providing master’s degrees to about 25 students from all over Africa.

Description Of Job

Duty Station: Initially in Tema, Accra (until Dec 31, 2012), and in Biriwa (Central Region) thereafter
Duration: 1 year, with extension depending on performance

Overall Objectives:

•  All issues related to human resource are dealt with in an efficient and effective manner in accordance to Ghanaian laws and AIMS-Ghana HR manual;
•  Establishment and proper implementation of an affective financial management system based on the existing AIMS model, suggesting management system based on the existing AIMS model, suggesting improvements when possible;
•  Ensure that all financial reports to AIMS-NEI Secretariat are completed and submitted on time along with all supporting documents;

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance Management or Accounting;
•  Minimum of 5 years of experience managing operations, with a minimum of 3 years at senior management level and 3 years in accounting, auditing, NGO and/or business administration;
•  Experience developing and implementing systems, policies and procedures;
•  Familiarity with Sage, excellent computer skills, including MS Word and Excel

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters along with their CVs to:

ghanatalent@aims.edu.gh

Closing Date:  15 August, 2012

AIMS-Ghana is currently looking to fill the above position and invites qualified candidates to submit their applications (more details on the position can be found at: (www.aims.edu.gh)

Please note:

•  IMPORTANT: You must clearly mention the position you are applying to in the “Subject” line of the email, otherwise your application will not be considered
•  Any attached document must be named including the applicant’s names
•  Deadline for applications is Wednesday, August 15, 2012, applications received after this date will not be considered

{Ghana Technology University College,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the following position at Ghana Technology University College (formely Ghana Telecom University College)

Role:

Responsible for collection of school fees and managing the University College fees and other levies policy

Qualification Required & Experience

A minimum of first degree in Finance or Accounting with knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in job functions

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should forward application materials (letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, and transcripts) electronically to: hresource@gtuc.edu.gh (and copy eadjepong@gtuc.edu.gh) or hard copies of the application and supporting documents to the:

Ag. Registrar
Ghana Telecom University College
PMB 100
Accra-North

Closing Date:  20 August, 2012

{ IUCN,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature is a world leader in developing knowledge and understanding for effective action for conservation of biodiversity and management of natural resources. IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, was founded in 1948 and brings together over1,100 members (States, government agencies, NGOs, and alliliates) and some 11,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in unique world-wide partnership. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of nature resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

Description Of Job

The IUCN Programme for Central and West Africa, PACO, seeks to recruit its Regional Head of Finance (RHF).

The Regional Head of Finance reports directly to the Regional Director and functionally to the Head, Global Finance in the IUCN Headquarters in Switzerland. He/she will serve as a senior member of the Regional co-ordination committee that supports organisation development of IUCN in Central and West Africa.

•  The Regional Head of Finance (RHF) is responsible for the facilitation, formulation, and implementation of Financial Policies, procedures, and accounting systems, to support implementation of IUCN’s programme in Central and West Africa.
•  He/She is also responsible for providing advisory services and financial projections for multi-year budget programming and ensuring effective and efficient budget management and compliance with financial regulations and procedures

Expected start date: 01 September 2012
Type of Contract: One year (renewable)
Location: Regional Office for West and Central Africa, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidates for the positions will possess Accounting and Financial Management degree and at least 10 years’ equivalent experience in the functions to be exercised

How To Apply For The Job

For more information about the position, and to apply to the job, please visit the following link: https://hrms.iucn.org. The selection requirements for this position are to be seen on IUCN/PACO website at: http://www.iucn.org/fr/propos/union/secretariat/bureaux/paco/

Closing Date:  17 August, 2012