NPC Ghana Jobs: Director, Finance & Administration

National Population Council coordinates the implementation of the policy and programmes, fosters functional linkages and harmonises population issues among sectoral ministries, institutions and agencies at the national, regional and district levels. NPC Ghana recruits Director, Finance & Administration

Job Description

Object of the Position:
To provide prudent financial management policies and practices and to develop sound administrative policies and human resource capacity to enable the Council attain its goals

Advise the Executive Director on all financial and administrative matters
Produces the annual budget in accordance with guidelines of Military of Finance and Economic Planning
Supervise the entire operations of the Finance and Administrative Departments
Prepares periodic financial and administrative reports
Designs and maintains internal control systems for procurement of goods and services in accordance with the relevant procurement law and regulations
Provides administrative and support services to the Council
Ensure the provision of security and transport services for maximum and efficient utilisation of resources
Implements policies of the Council with respect to human resource development of management
Liaises with relevant business suppliers, bankers, creditors and debtors
Ensures the Council discharges its statutory responsibilities with regard to statutory returns, payment of Social Security, etc

Required Skills or Experience

At least first degree in Commerce (B.Com) or Business Administration from a recognised University and a professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or Human Resource Management
Must have not less than twelve (12) years post-qualification relevant work experience, three (3) years which should be in senior management position
A Master’s Degree will be added advantage
Applicants should not be more than 55 years at the time of application

Competencies:
Administrative, management and leadership skills
Team player, good presentation, negotiation and persuasive skills
Strong analytical and quantative skills
Ability to provide strategies vision
Strong computer literacy skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Knowledge of the Financial Administrative Act, Public Procurement Act and Internal Audit Agency Act

How To Apply

Interested applicant should send their application letter and current Curriculum Vitae together with supporting documents, statement of the applicant’s vision for the NPC including three (3) references, indicating, office and residential telephone numbers and e-mail address to:

THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
P. O. BOX GP 1618
ACCRA

Offer valid till: 21 Jun, 2010