Management Accounts and Budget Manger

Scope & General Purpose:
Leads and coordinates the Authority's financial planning and budget management functions and responsible for conducting the day to day accounting and financial activities for the UPPF as well as reconciliations of bank accounts and investments of both the Authority and UPPF.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Primary:

Prepares management reports and presents findings and recommendations to top management including the Board of Directors
Oversees daily operations of UPPF whiles directing and participating in cost analysis and rate studies

Major:

Coordinates the preparation of the rolling budget program, annual draft budget, quarterly forecasts of year end with staff and committees
Benchmarking KPI's for measuring the financial and operating performance of the Authority and departments
Establish and maintain relations with banks and other financial institutions
Assist in establishing and implementing short and long term departmental goals, policies, priorities and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting or payroll
Oversees cash flows, bank accounts and cheque books
Monitor information and investments, providing all reports and liaising with the Finance Director on matters of investments

Required Skills or Experience

The candidate must have:

BSc in Administration, Economics, Finance or related discipline. An MBA and/or professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) would be an added advantage
At least 8 years experience of managing a finance section including strategic and commercial development
Experience of preparing management reports involving manipulation and interpretation of figures and data
Excellent written and oral communication skills including report writing, negotiation and presentation
Ability to manage a team with high level of enthusiasm, self motivation and self discipline
Demonstrate initiative and timeliness in the execution of task with excellent skills in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

How To Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates to:

The Chief Executive
National Petroleum Authority
House No. 11, 5th Circular Road
C.P.M.B, Cantonments
Accra

Please mark the envelope "Management Accounts and Budget Manager"