{Danpong Group,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2017};

We are a rapidly growing Healthcare Company and we are looking for a Finance Manager.

JOB TITLE: FINANCE MANAGER
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: DEPUTY CEO, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION/UNIT: ADMINISTRATION

JOB SUMMARY:

Overall management and operational responsibility for the Finance Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain procedures for preparation of budgets and other business forecast.
• Responsible for the establishment of internal financial management and control systems.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the company and ensure transactions follow laid down regulations.
• Assist senior management team with financial plans and economic modeling.
• Assist in the administration of pay roll.
• Initiate, control and supervise all financial transactions of the company.
• Keep and maintain company’s assets register
• Undertake monthly age analysis of debtors and creditors.
• Ensuring timely periodic reporting to clients and regulatory bodies.
• Assists with the preparations and filing of tax returns and ensure compliance to payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
• Analyse business operations, trends, costs, revenue, financial commitments and obligations and provide advice.
• Manage and develop a strong finance team and establish team performance standards.
• Liaise with Auditors, Bank Officials and Government Agencies.
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

• ACCA or its equivalent
• MBA (Finance Option) with 5 years working experience.
• Must have been in managerial position in the last 2 years.
• Must be conversant with the application of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Must be able to use Accounting Softwares such as Pastel, ECAPS, and Microsoft Office.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your CV and covering letter to:

Padeenze@gmail.com / apamela@danadamsgh.com

Closing Date: 20 September, 2017

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{Springfield Exploration and Production Ltd,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 10 years,25 Sep-2017};

Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP) is one of the newest entrants into Ghana’s rapidly growing oil and gas industry. SEP is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer who will be accountable for the financial and risk management operations of the company, including the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

The CFO will also be responsible for managing all aspects of financial risk and compliance and enhancing SEP’s effectiveness through on-going refinement of its business processes. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Responsibilities

Planning

• Assist the COO in formulating the company’s, strategic business plans and developing financial and tax strategies.
• Generate annual budgets for corporate and joint venture operations together with mediums term plans and assist the COO in managing the budgeting process.
• Develop performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction.

Operations

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems and Implement operational best practices
• Work with SEP’s General Manager and Human Resources Manager to oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package
• Assist the COO in monitoring and directing the implementation of strategic business plans and financial and tax strategies.

Financial Information

• Maintain the financial records of Springfield E&P operations, and joint ventures (where Springfield is designated operator) together with non-operated interests to ensure that fiscal, accounting and industry best practices are met.
• Ensure that all reporting, audit and filing requirement deadlines to internal and external stakeholders are met.
• Review monthly management information and provide sound financial management to members of the management team.
• Ensure that record keeping meets all the financial requirements of auditors and regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Report financial risk issues to the board.

Funding / Cost Control

• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts,
• Manage foreign exchange risks
• Work with the management team regarding debt and equity financing and capital raise process
• Manage the treasury function for the company and joint venture interests.
• Implement operational best practices· and maintain a complete Well Cost accounting procedure for the company’s well engineering operations in Ghana.
• Prepare daily and cumulative Well Cost estimates for the Well Engineering Team. Ensure estimates are updated for actuals.

Risk Management / Financial Compliance

• Prepare and implement financial policies and procedures for use within the above company and joint ventures.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile
• Work closely with the Legal Manager to monitor all open legal issues involving the company and legal issues affecting the industry
• Oversee the negotiation of financial terms of contracts and manage their implementation
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
• Ensure contract compliance of all invoices.
• Ensure that the company’s financial record keeping complies with its policy and that Well Cost files are of a sufficient standard to pass a cost recovery audit.

Third Parties / Finance Staff

• Ensure all accounting staff have a personal development plan and are formally appraised annually, or more frequently by agreement.
• Ensure all accounting staff are provided with the necessary training and development to keep their knowledge current and relevant, and to retain their motivation and enthusiasm for their roles
• Liaise with local and national government departments and other organizations [GNPC, PC etc.] on financial and tax related matters.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
• Support and promote the HSEQ initiatives and programmes within the company.

Qualification Required & Experience

• MBA Finance from a reputable university. A Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• An engineering background will be an added advantage
• The ability to lead, motivate and provide expert accounting advice to the entire SEP team
• Detailed knowledge of the international Oil & Gas industry
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in an E&P company in the Oil and Gas industry, at least 5 of which must have been in an executive financial role
• Commercial experience in the oil and gas industry is a plus
• Sound grasp of Project Finance and fundamentals of upstream project economics
• Demonstrable evidence of influencing, managing or controlling projects using an assurance/control framework and managing relationships and stakeholders in a complex and changing business environment
• Proven Mentoring /Coaching & Training Skills
• Proven appropriate management skills, Joint Venture management and senior stakeholder management experiences.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should send their CVs to:

careers@fairfax-energy.com

Closing Date: 25 September, 2017

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 8 years,06 Sep-2017};

A reputable organization with a strong brand portfolio in Ghana is seeking to attract hardworking, self-motivated & qualified individuals with relevant experience to fill the position of: Finance Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of Master’s with emphasis on Accounting.
• Preferred certifications – ACCA, CCBA CFA/CBPP
• 8 years of working experience in a managerial role

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested & qualified candidates should apply with their latest CV clearly mentioning the position applying to:

lookforjob30@gmail.com

Closing Date: 06 September, 2017

{University of Mines & Technology,Tarkwa,Full-Time, GH,N/A,N/A,22 Sep-2017};

Duties

• The Finance Officer will be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for all financial issues of the University.
• The successful applicant must have had relevant experience in managerial and leadership positions in the area of finance preferably in a tertiary or analogous institution.

Contract Term

• The successful applicant should be able to serve a minimum of 4 years and shall, upon application by him/her, be eligible for re-appointment for only another term of 4 years but not beyond his/her retiring date from the University.

Remuneration

• Conditions of service are as applicable in Government of Ghana subvented universities.

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidates must hold a Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized University and ICA (Ghana), ACCA, ACA, ClMA (Final) in Finance/Accounting. He/she should, in addition, show evidence of a good grasp of financial administrative procedures and have rich and relevant post- qualification experience of not less than twelve (12) years. In addition; an applicant must have proven evidence of:

• Strong leadership skills and dynamism;
• Being a strategic thinker and takes initiative in policy formulation;
• Being a team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good communication and excellent report writing skills;
• High sense of responsibility and moral integrity; and
• Experience in the use of Information and Communication Technology.
• Experience in university financial administration at a level of Deputy Finance Officer or higher management level would be an advantage.

Location: Tarkwa

How to Apply For the Job

Prospective candidates should send ten (10) copies of their Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and statements of their vision for the University in not more than five hundred (500) words to the following address:

The Chairman, Search Committee
c/o The Registrar,
University of Mines and Technology
P. O . Box 237,
Tarkwa, Ghana.

Candidates should request three (3) referees to submit confidential reports on them directly to the same address.

Closing Date: 22 September, 2017

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree, 2 years,30 Jul-2017};

A reputable company is in urgent need of the following: Finance and Administrative Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicant must be a degree holder with 2 years post national service experience

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applicant should send CV to:

ghgroup78@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 July, 2017

{Oxygen 8 Ghana Limited,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A, 3 years,30 Jul-2017};

Oxygen 8 Ghana Limited is subsidiary of Oxygen 8 Group,a global technology provider of multi-channel engagement solutions. Running operations in over 20 countries worldwide, we help businesses make smarter choices to transform their sales and marketing through our integrated engagement platforms.

We are currently expanding our Ghana Office with the roles below open to qualified and interested candidates: Finance & Administration Officer

Brief Job Description

• Formulation and management of operational target and budgets.
• Overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matter.
• Management of company policies regarding capital requirement, taxation, fixed assets register.
• Timely compliance of regulatory requirements.
• Management reporting and analytics.
• Facilitation of the external auditing process.
• Management of General Management and HR

Qualification Required & Experience

• 3-5 years post qualification experience in financial and administration management.
• Must have AC qualification.
• Experience in Gaming Industry will be an added advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have strong integrity & accountability.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidate should apply to:

careers.gh@oxygen8communications.com with a CV and strong cover letter detailing what value you bring on board.

Please specify job title in the email subject.

Closing Date: 30 July, 2017

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,23 Jun-2017};

A Holdings company with a Real Estate and significant Equities Portfolio is seeking a dynamic, talented, value-based and innovative individual to fill the following position: Financial & Research Analyst

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide up to date intelligence and feedback on stocks in the portfolio and prepare strategic, financial and valuation analyses, conducting due diligence and in-depth stock analysis to recommend new stocks
• Work with models, gather and analyse etc and ensure accuracy and timeliness of data and maintain valuation models
• Undertake market fundamentals and technical analysis and provide advice on their impact on stock performance
• Attend annual General Meetings for the portfolio of stocks
• Manage a portfolio of real estate properties located in prime areas in Accra and perform other responsibilities

Qualifications Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Finance, and Accounting or a related field (Master’s Degree in the above fields will be an added advantage)
• 3 to 5 years related experience, especially in an investment Bank’s Corporate Finance & Research Unit
• The candidate should have passed all courses of the Ghana Stock Exchange Securities course. Other professional qualification, including CFA, ACCA, CIMA or ICAG (part or fully qualified) will be an added advantage

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proven experience of undertaking strategic reviews of businesses and market research, including financial statements and technical analysis
• Have an entrepreneurial approach to research with high level of professional ethics and integrity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and effectively communicate orally or in written form, including presentations and prioritise in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues, must have ability to build effective working relationships, plan and organise.

Remuneration: The remuneration is very attractive and subject to negotiations

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Forward only your CV to:

jobsaqba@gmail.com

The subject of your email should be the position applied for.

Closing Date: 23 June, 2017

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,02 May-2017};

Background:

•   The Government of the Republic of Ghana has received funds from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to implement the Ghana Agricultural Sector Investment Programme (GASIP).
•   The Programme provides a framework for a long-term financing engagement for private sector-led, pro-poor agricultural value chain development in Ghana.
•   The objective of the programme is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction in rural Ghana, ensuring that agribusinesses – including smallholders – increase their profitability and resilience to climate change.
•   The programme is national in scope and governed by a demand – and market- driven approach that will provide a basis for scaling up investments in pro-poor agricultural value chain development led by the private sector.
•   The strategic focus of GASIP will be on smallholder farmers, to make them more competitive by increasing their capacity to respond to market demand in terms of quality, price, time and volume thus contributing to METASIP objectives. At least 62,860 clients or direct beneficiaries will be targeted towards the end of project year 3 (PY3) and 86,400 clients by PY6  of which at least 50% will be women, 20% youth (15-24 years) and 30% young adults (25-34 years).

Components of Programme:
The Programme has three components:

Component 1:

•   Value Chain Development – is central to ensuring strong business linkages among actors in the entire value chains of commodities to ensure they meet market or consumer and industry demands.
•   It has three sub-components: Agribusiness linkage development; rural financial services and climate change resilience which needs to be mainstreamed in promoting value chains to reduce risks and enhance profitability and sustainable production systems.

Component 2:

•   Rural Value Chain Infrastructure – aimed at providing the enabling infrastructure to catalyze value chain development. It has two sub-components:
•   Productive Infrastructure and Facilities – aimed at encouraging investments in commercial infrastructure and facilities for the selected value chains and
•   Enabling Public Infrastructure – aimed to finance enabling public infrastructure for the growth and viability of selected value chains.

Component 3:

•   Knowledge Management, Policy Support and Coordination aimed at harnessing successful lessons for replication and providing an enabling environment for optimization of programme opportunities and benefits. The two Sub-components are Knowledge Management,
•   Harmonization and Policy Support – aims at creating an enabling environment for small holders to participate in profitable and climate change resilient agricultural value chains and Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Programme.
•   The Programme which is planned for six years is expected to commence in January 2015 under the responsibility of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA).
•   It builds on the achievements of some on-going and soon-to-complete projects such as Northern Rural Growth Programme (NRGP) and Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Programme (RTlMP).
•   GASIP will have a National Programme Coordination Unit in Accra and three Zonal Programme Offices (ZPO) in Kumasi, Tamale and Dodowa. The ZPCO shall be composed of (i) Zonal Programme Coordinator, (ii) a M&E Officer, (iii) a Zonal Accountant and (iv) a Zonal Infrastructure Officer,
•   To enhance implementation of the GASIP, MOFA intends to recruit a qualified person to fill the following position:
•   Finance Officer

Line Management: Reports to the Financial Manager (FM)
Direct Report: Supervises the Finance Assistant

Specific Tasks

•   Under the direct supervision of the Financial Manager; specific duties include:
•   Assist the Financial Manager in the implementation of a sound financial management system.
•   Prepare quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated statements of Programme accounts as an integral part of the Management Information system for submission to the FM
•   Ensure that the PCU Bank Accounts have been maintained in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreement LTB and Finance and Administration Manual (FAM)
•   Prepare monthly bank reconciliations of all Bank accounts;
•   Prepare transaction vouchers, and input all transactions into the PCU accounting system before submission to the Financial Manager for approval;
•   Process all payments, ensuring that PCU procedures are strictly adhered to;
•   Maintain an Advance Payments Register and monitor advances settlement
•   Process monthly payroll, payment of salaries to staff and project contributions;
•   Manage and report on the use of Petty Cash in accordance with the approved procedures;
•   Assist the Financial Manager in the preparation of withdrawal applications;
•   Prepare and submit SOE to the Financial Manager (FM) and follow up to ensure that the Programme does not encounter liquidity Challenges at the PCU
•   Prepare cash flow forecasts as required;
•   Monitor financial returns from Implementing Partners, including periodic visits to their offices;
•   Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual operational budgets
•   Functional supervision and training of Accounts Assistant at the PCU.
•   Maintenance of a well organised and up-to-date filing system for accounting and financial records as well as a fixed asset tagging system;
•   Perform physical inventory of project assets each year;
•   Assist the Financial Manager in the review of the Finance and Administration manual.
•   Support the conduct of internal audit missions by the MoFA Internal Audit unit on the basis of agreed AWPB
•   Provide assistance to the external auditors as required;
•   Support in the smooth implementation of the annual external audit of programme funds, under TOR agreed by IFAD and in accordance with IFAD’s audit guidelines, for timely submission to IFAD in accordance with provisions of the LTB
•   Undertake any other responsibility that will ensure smooth and effective implementation of the Programme

Common Considerations:

•   Remuneration: Competitive salary

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A recognized degree in accounting, pursuing a professional accounting qualification (part Qualified) -(essential);
•   Advance degree in finance, accounting, or related subject -(added advantage);
•   Experience in setting up and maintaining a computerized accounting system -(essential);
•   At least 5 years of practical working experience in financial management and accounting of donor-funded projects.-(essential);
•   Committed to meeting deadlines, and have the willingness to work extra hours and sometimes on weekends or when required;
•   Practical working experience with Government of Ghana, IFAD-financed projects or donor-funded projects, and auditing experience (essential);
•   Experience in interpreting financial management reports, analysing variations to plans and determining remedial actions required;
•   Excellent technical and conceptual knowledge about financial management and grasp of financial principles and practices;
•   Strong computer skills especially in Microsoft office application software and use of computerized accounting systems, such as Sun system, Pastel or SCALA software would constitute added advantage;
•   Report writing and presentation skill;
•   Confidence and good working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues within Programme, and implementing partners;
•   Fluency in written and oral English is essential.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation to:

The National Programme Coordinator
Ghana Agricultural Sector Investment Programme
Ministry of Food and Agriculture,
P.O.Box M.37, Accra, Ghana

Tel: 0544-094669 / 233244-233887

Email: procurement@gasip.org

•   Location: MOFA Projects Block,Procurement Office, 3rd Floor, in the premises of the Government Secretarial School,Cantonments, Accra.
•   Deadline for submission of Applications shall be on or before 15:00 hours GMT [i.e. 3.00pm local time) on 2nd May, 2017.
•   Applicants are to include direct contacts (reliable telephone, fax numbers and email address) in their applications in order to facilitate early and easy contact.
•   Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
•   Candidates can send both soft and hard copies.

Closing Date: 02 May, 2017

{Yara Ghana Limited,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,4 years,20 Apr-2017};

Yara is the world’s leading mineral fertilizer company; the only one with a truly global presence and a permanent presence in Africa. Yara Ghana was established in 2007 to strengthen the quality and depth of input supply and related services along agricultural value chains to increase the productivity of Ghanaian farmers.

Job Description

Yara Ghana is now looking for a Finance Controller to join it’s team. The position will report to the CFO and will be located in Accra.

Key tasks will include:

•   Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports
•   Support the annual business plan/budgeting process
•   Manage the year end audit
•   Continually improve process and ensuring good financial controls are maintained at all times
•   Develop and maintain a good knowledge of the operations of the business and the activities of other departments within the business for efficient
and effective financial and cost management
•   Ensure integrity of financial information by implementing and monitoring appropriate controls
•   Develop currency exposure reports. Design and implement the hedging strategy
•   Ensure strong balance sheet control
•   Ensure adequate inventory controls are in place
•   Accounts Receivable management
•   Responsible for handling all matters related to tax. Prepare monthly cost analysis per cost centre and advice •   on variances to the budget

Qualification Required & Experience

Profile:

•   Degree in Finance; post-graduate studies
•   Minimum 4 years working experience in Finance and Accounting, preferably with experiences in controlling and reporting
•   Strong accounting and financial knowledge
•   Experience with ERP systems and Hyperion/Reporting systems is preferred
•   Enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn
•   Strong analytical skills with attention to details
•   Excellent communication and listening skills
•   Ability to work independently and at the same time good teamwork skills
•   Prior experience in an international operation or multinational is an advantage
•   Fluency in English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for the position, please click the link below:

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 20 April, 2017

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time,GH,HND / Degree,7 years,12 Apr-2017};

Introduction

We are recruiting a qualified Head of Finance, with experience in the food manufacturing sector, to join our food manufacturing business, of a client based in Accra.
Established in 2011, our Client, a subsidiary of an international food group, is a manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of processed foods (primarily sauces, spreads and condiments) in West Africa, with the aim of entering other growth regions of Africa.

Our Client seeks to fill the gap in the demand for locally-produced, affordable, and high-quality processed foods for the retail and food service sectors. They have a state-of-the-art production facility, located in Ghana, and have developed their own recipes for their proprietary products, including tomato ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard and salad cream. We have also attracted a co-packing agreement with one of the world’s leading sauces and condiments producers to produce and supply their products into the West African market.

Role:

•   Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and working with key management team in Ghana, the Head of Finance will be responsible for all financial aspects of the Group, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, financial modelling and profitability analysis for the various product lines.

Key responsibilities:

•   Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organisation’s mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
•   Work with the CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating industry relationships, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
•   Prepare operating budgets and work with the CEO to ensure success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual requirements.
•   Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organisation including: organisational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to the BOD, development and monitoring of organisational budgets.
•   Maintaining a robust system of internal financial controls to safeguard the financial assets of the organisation.
•   Supporting the General Manager and CEO with financial analysis of product performance.
•   Ensure adequate cash flow to meet organisational needs.
•   Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
•   Oversee business insurance plans.

Detailed duties:

•   Maintaining the books of account and preparing consolidated monthly management and annual statutory accounts, for the Group.
•   Producing various financial reports and other management information on the performance of the business.
•   Bookkeeping, payroll, VAT filing and meeting all regulatory compliance requirements
•   Preparing monthly consolidated management accounts with analysis of results and variances versus budget and recommended actions to management
•   Managing the annual budgeting and cashflow forecasting process in collaboration with the CEO and General Manager.
•   Analysing costs, gross margins and profitability of all products and making recommendations to the CEO and General Manager
•   Preparing for and ensuring the successful completion of annual audits by overseeing the processes leading to the production of the final accounts.
•   Maintaining and enhancing the integrity and efficiency of accounting systems and ensuring sound internal controls.
•   Ensuring the integrity of the consolidated balance sheet via regular analysis and reconciliation
•   Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, allowances, and salaries for the staff.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Qualification Required & Experience

Essential Skills

•   A recognised professional accounting qualification
•   At least 7-10 years’ experience in a similar role
•   Experience and understanding of accounting for manufacturing operations
•   Experience in designing financial controls, cash flow forecasts and budgets and reporting against them
•   Good knowledge of IFRS
•   Working knowledge of Ghanaian payroll and tax legislation
•   Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word/PP and similar office IT programmes plus extensive knowledge of accounting packages for financial management.
•   Excellent English with good verbal and written communication.

Desirable

•   Experience within an international food manufacturing organisation
•   Experience with Sage Accounting Software, ideally Sage One.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If the above opportunity is of interest to you, please send your CV and a cover letter, explaining why you would be suitable for the role, to jobs@virtualpointassociates.com with subject “Head of Finance”.

Closing Date: 12 April, 2017

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to applications individually. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days your application has been unsuccessful. Only short listed applicant will thus be contacted.

All applicants should have either Ghanaian citizenship or be otherwise eligible to live and work in Ghana.
Virtual Point Associates is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.