Job Description
An opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic and professional team for the position of Treasury Manager.
Reports to: The Chief Finance Officer, with specific emphasis on Investments, Cash and Currency management
Job Objective: To manage the Company’s overall liquidity with the expectation of using the Treasury activity as a tool for generating profits.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Effectively identify, manage and control treasury risk
Safeguard the Company’s cash balances through effective management and control of funds
Maximize returns from the investment of the Company’s funds within the constraints and risk tolerances established by the Company’s Treasury Management Policy
Implement the provisions of the Company’s Investment Management policy, ensuring that the objectives and targets spelt therein are achieved
Assist the Chief Finance Officer in the management of the Company’s debt capacity, debt and equity structure, resource allocation and currency strategy
Liaise with Banks, non- Bank Financial Institutions and stock brokers to ensure the deepening of relationships to the Company’s benefit
Exercise oversight responsibility over cheque/cash payment system
Required Skills or Experience
Qualifications and Competencies:
University Degree (preferably in Accounting or Finance)
Membership of an accounting/finance related professional body is desirable
MBA in Finance will be an added advantage
At least 5 years post qualification experience in Treasury/Investment management in a financial institution, 2 years of which must have been in management position
Sound knowledge in Portfolio Management
Familiar with money and capital markets activities
Highly proficient in report writing and oral communication
Should be result oriented, self motivated and very meticulous
Should be very assertive and possess strong negotiation skills
Ability to conduct self in a manner which elicit trust
How To Apply
Interested persons should send a current resume, copies of relevant certificates and a cover letter to: resumes@jobsinghana.com
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Auditing Assistant (Internal Audit Office)
Company Profile
The University of Health and Allied Sciences was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828 of December 2011) as a public university in Ghana. The main campus, including the central administration, is in Ho. A second campus is to be located in Hohoe. The University will run Bachelor of Science degree courses in health and allied sciences relevant to the health needs of the people of Ghana from September, 2012.
Required Skills or Experience
Applicant must hold a Diploma in Accounting awarded by a recognized University plus one year's working experience. Or
Must have completed Part 1 of ACCA or CIMA or CA (Ghana) Plus a year's working experience. Or
Must hold HND (Accounting option) with a year's working experience. or
Must hold a Diploma in Business Studies (accounting option) awarded by a recognised institution such as the Polytechnic with at least 7 years' working experience. Persons confirmed in such positions in a tertiary institution or public administration with not less than 4 years' continuous and satisfactory service as Senior Auditing Clerks are encouraged to apply
Candidate must be computer literate
How To Apply
All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar
University of Health and Allied Sciences
PMB 31
Ho, Ghana
The University of Health and Allied Sciences was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828 of December 2011) as a public university in Ghana. The main campus, including the central administration, is in Ho. A second campus is to be located in Hohoe. The University will run Bachelor of Science degree courses in health and allied sciences relevant to the health needs of the people of Ghana from September, 2012.
Required Skills or Experience
Applicant must hold a Diploma in Accounting awarded by a recognized University plus one year's working experience. Or
Must have completed Part 1 of ACCA or CIMA or CA (Ghana) Plus a year's working experience. Or
Must hold HND (Accounting option) with a year's working experience. or
Must hold a Diploma in Business Studies (accounting option) awarded by a recognised institution such as the Polytechnic with at least 7 years' working experience. Persons confirmed in such positions in a tertiary institution or public administration with not less than 4 years' continuous and satisfactory service as Senior Auditing Clerks are encouraged to apply
Candidate must be computer literate
How To Apply
All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar
University of Health and Allied Sciences
PMB 31
Ho, Ghana
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Management Accountant
Company Profile
Hired Capital is a recruiting firm specializing in recruiting solutions in Africa. We are based in Accra, Ghana and recruit for various industries. Our best candidates are professional with deep local expertise in Africa.
Job Description
Our client is a large internationally recognised manufacturing company in the FMCG sector and has representation in over 20 countries. They seek to add to their growing team a Management Accountant who will manage and co-ordinate activities of the department. This role is based in Accra.
Duties
Oversee treasury function
Prepare budgets and forecast future expenditure
Ensure that management accounts are prepared and group reports are accurate and delivered on time
Ensure accurate accounting entries in the appropriate records, monitor Capex procedures and Fixed Asset Ledger
Create and monitor expense report and ensuring that expenditure is within the budget
Develop key performance indicators and ensure its dissemination to the various departments and its managers
Partake in the procurement process to ensure proper coordination in all quarters
Ensure receipts and payments complies with laws of Ghana
Deal with external agencies in regards to imports and exports
Periodically check accounting records and establish procedures to ensure efficient update of records to reflect company’s state
Interface with head of finance to ensure that all transactions match cash flow requirements of the company
Liaise with appropriate agencies to ensure all tax obligations of the company are met
Required Skills or Experience
Must be a qualified Accountant
Highly analytical and able to Able to motivate and lead a small team
Must be innovative and adaptable to change
Knowledge of VAT and withholding tax systems
Working knowledge of SAP and/or HFM is an advantage
How To Apply
To apply, please sign on to our website at www.hiredcapital.com. You may also send resumes to:
resumes@hiredcapital.com .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Hired Capital is a recruiting firm specializing in recruiting solutions in Africa. We are based in Accra, Ghana and recruit for various industries. Our best candidates are professional with deep local expertise in Africa.
Job Description
Our client is a large internationally recognised manufacturing company in the FMCG sector and has representation in over 20 countries. They seek to add to their growing team a Management Accountant who will manage and co-ordinate activities of the department. This role is based in Accra.
Duties
Oversee treasury function
Prepare budgets and forecast future expenditure
Ensure that management accounts are prepared and group reports are accurate and delivered on time
Ensure accurate accounting entries in the appropriate records, monitor Capex procedures and Fixed Asset Ledger
Create and monitor expense report and ensuring that expenditure is within the budget
Develop key performance indicators and ensure its dissemination to the various departments and its managers
Partake in the procurement process to ensure proper coordination in all quarters
Ensure receipts and payments complies with laws of Ghana
Deal with external agencies in regards to imports and exports
Periodically check accounting records and establish procedures to ensure efficient update of records to reflect company’s state
Interface with head of finance to ensure that all transactions match cash flow requirements of the company
Liaise with appropriate agencies to ensure all tax obligations of the company are met
Required Skills or Experience
Must be a qualified Accountant
Highly analytical and able to Able to motivate and lead a small team
Must be innovative and adaptable to change
Knowledge of VAT and withholding tax systems
Working knowledge of SAP and/or HFM is an advantage
How To Apply
To apply, please sign on to our website at www.hiredcapital.com. You may also send resumes to:
resumes@hiredcapital.com .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Assistant Accountant (Finance Office)
Company Profile
The University of Health and Allied Sciences was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828 of December 2011) as a public university in Ghana. The main campus, including the central administration, is in Ho. A second campus is to be located in Hohoe. The University will run Bachelor of Science degree courses in health and allied sciences relevant to the health needs of the people of Ghana from September, 2012.
Required Skills or Experience
Applications must hold:
A good first degree from a recognised university
Must have completed 70 percent (70%) of qualification of professional examinations in either CA (Ghana), CIMA, or ACCA
A Master's degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognised university
Candidate must be computer literate
Candidates must also have 3 years' working experience in a tertiary institution or other public institutions
How To Apply
All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar
University of Health and Allied Sciences
PMB 31
Ho, Ghana
The University of Health and Allied Sciences was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828 of December 2011) as a public university in Ghana. The main campus, including the central administration, is in Ho. A second campus is to be located in Hohoe. The University will run Bachelor of Science degree courses in health and allied sciences relevant to the health needs of the people of Ghana from September, 2012.
Required Skills or Experience
Applications must hold:
A good first degree from a recognised university
Must have completed 70 percent (70%) of qualification of professional examinations in either CA (Ghana), CIMA, or ACCA
A Master's degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognised university
Candidate must be computer literate
Candidates must also have 3 years' working experience in a tertiary institution or other public institutions
How To Apply
All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar
University of Health and Allied Sciences
PMB 31
Ho, Ghana
West Africa Examinations Council Recruitment
Company Profile
The West Africa Examinations Council, a sub-regional organisation responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, of the five countries the English-speaking West African countries.
Job Description
The West African Examinations Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the above vacant position at its Ghana National Office.
Required Skills or Experience
Applicants must possess credits in a minimum of five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Financial/Cost Accounting at WASSCE, SSSCE, GBCE, SC/GCE O' Level or equivalent qualification
In addition applicant must be computer literate with proficiency in the use of MS Excel
Possession of DBS will be an advantage
The applicant must not be more than thirty (30) years at the time of applying
How To Apply
Interested persons may download a set of application forms from the Council's website at the address: www.ghanawaec.org
Completed application forms must be submitted at the Main Reception, Accra Office or at the Branch Offices located in the Regional Capital nearest to the applicant
The West Africa Examinations Council, a sub-regional organisation responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, of the five countries the English-speaking West African countries.
Job Description
The West African Examinations Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the above vacant position at its Ghana National Office.
Required Skills or Experience
Applicants must possess credits in a minimum of five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Financial/Cost Accounting at WASSCE, SSSCE, GBCE, SC/GCE O' Level or equivalent qualification
In addition applicant must be computer literate with proficiency in the use of MS Excel
Possession of DBS will be an advantage
The applicant must not be more than thirty (30) years at the time of applying
How To Apply
Interested persons may download a set of application forms from the Council's website at the address: www.ghanawaec.org
Completed application forms must be submitted at the Main Reception, Accra Office or at the Branch Offices located in the Regional Capital nearest to the applicant
Australian High Commission-Senior Accountant
Company Profile
The Australian High Commission in Ghana is the resident representative of the Government of Australia in Ghana. The High Commission serves as a source of information on Australia and relevant Government policies in areas such as the economy, defense and security, trade and investment, development assistance, society and culture.
Job Description
The Australian High Commission is currently has a position vacant for a Senior Accountant.
The Duties include:
Provide high quality support to the High Commissioner and First Secretary in the administration of the High Commission, including provision of timely and accurate reporting
Ensure smooth and efficient running of the day-to-day administration activities of the High Commission, including supervision of human, financial and other resources
Oversee the financial management for the High Commission
Oversee the operations of the computerised accounts system
Oversee budget management for the High Commission
Liaise with all Australian Government agencies at the High Commission, and provide information and advice as required
Contribute to management of specific budget items
Prepare accounting returns in accordance with applicable guidelines
Monitor and maintain all property contracts/leases with reporting to First Secretary
Maintain records to manage staff entitlements
Oversee payment of salaries to staff
Assist First Secretary in liaison with post's partners, including post's bank, other service providers
Manage the day-to-day operation of the High Commission's bank accounts
Supervise and train staff as required
The position is available for a two year period, which may be subject to extension based on performance and operational requirements. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant. Hours of work and other conditions will be outline during interview
Required Skills or Experience
The Selection Criteria include:
An accounting qualification recognised by the professional accounting body in Ghana
Five year's experience in an accounting role
Experience in using computerised financial management systems, and with Microsoft products. Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage
Experience in an organisation that operates in the global environment
Demonstrated achievement in resource management
Demonstrated experience in working in a small team of professionals, and in providing a mentoring role for junior staff
Good communication skills, including spoken, reading and written English
Good client service focus
A good team member, who is flexible and able to respond to changing priorities
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to learn new skills
Ability to work out-of-standard-hours as required
How To Apply
Interested applicants should respond in writing with a short covering letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria to demonstrate their suitability for the position. The names and email/telephone contact details of two persons who could make comment on the applicants' suitability for the position should be provided. Applications must not be longer than four (4) pages including covering letter. If longer applications are submitted, only the first four pages will be considered.
Applications will be considered by a Selection Advisory Committee (SAC). Those applicants who are considered Highly Suitable may be offered a suitable position with the High Commission over the following 12 month period.
Applicants are invited to apply to: Accrahc.enquiries@dfat.gov.au Applications will be accepted until COB 18th July 2012. Successful short-listed applicants will be contacted by the High Commission; unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted
The Australian High Commission in Ghana is the resident representative of the Government of Australia in Ghana. The High Commission serves as a source of information on Australia and relevant Government policies in areas such as the economy, defense and security, trade and investment, development assistance, society and culture.
Job Description
The Australian High Commission is currently has a position vacant for a Senior Accountant.
The Duties include:
Provide high quality support to the High Commissioner and First Secretary in the administration of the High Commission, including provision of timely and accurate reporting
Ensure smooth and efficient running of the day-to-day administration activities of the High Commission, including supervision of human, financial and other resources
Oversee the financial management for the High Commission
Oversee the operations of the computerised accounts system
Oversee budget management for the High Commission
Liaise with all Australian Government agencies at the High Commission, and provide information and advice as required
Contribute to management of specific budget items
Prepare accounting returns in accordance with applicable guidelines
Monitor and maintain all property contracts/leases with reporting to First Secretary
Maintain records to manage staff entitlements
Oversee payment of salaries to staff
Assist First Secretary in liaison with post's partners, including post's bank, other service providers
Manage the day-to-day operation of the High Commission's bank accounts
Supervise and train staff as required
The position is available for a two year period, which may be subject to extension based on performance and operational requirements. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant. Hours of work and other conditions will be outline during interview
Required Skills or Experience
The Selection Criteria include:
An accounting qualification recognised by the professional accounting body in Ghana
Five year's experience in an accounting role
Experience in using computerised financial management systems, and with Microsoft products. Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage
Experience in an organisation that operates in the global environment
Demonstrated achievement in resource management
Demonstrated experience in working in a small team of professionals, and in providing a mentoring role for junior staff
Good communication skills, including spoken, reading and written English
Good client service focus
A good team member, who is flexible and able to respond to changing priorities
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to learn new skills
Ability to work out-of-standard-hours as required
How To Apply
Interested applicants should respond in writing with a short covering letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria to demonstrate their suitability for the position. The names and email/telephone contact details of two persons who could make comment on the applicants' suitability for the position should be provided. Applications must not be longer than four (4) pages including covering letter. If longer applications are submitted, only the first four pages will be considered.
Applications will be considered by a Selection Advisory Committee (SAC). Those applicants who are considered Highly Suitable may be offered a suitable position with the High Commission over the following 12 month period.
Applicants are invited to apply to: Accrahc.enquiries@dfat.gov.au Applications will be accepted until COB 18th July 2012. Successful short-listed applicants will be contacted by the High Commission; unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted
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