Vacancy At A Rural Bank

A reputable rural bank invites application from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented, results-driven with good leadership qualities and enthusiasm for appointment.

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Accounts

Position Objective:

•   To provide technical and operational leadership, as well as direction for the achievement of the objectives of the Accounts/Finance department of the Rural Bank.

Job Description

•   Oversee the activities of the financial / accounting department and staff in order to ensure maximum efficiency and high quality performance
•   Develop and ensure adherence to appropriate accounting policies and procedures
•   Produce Accounts / Financial and offer reports for Management, the Board, Auditors, Regulators, Tax Agencies, etc
•   Manage proper balance between risk and return by ensuring an effective and efficient Asset / Liability
•   Manage cash and funds transfer
•   Oversee inter-branch / inter-company reconciliation
•   Supervise the preparation of annual budgets and contribute to annual projections
•   Manage capital expenditures and all procurement for the Bank
•   Establish and enforce internal controls
•   Maintain the general ledger as well as other registers of the Bank
•   Assist in the preparation of annual financial reports
•   Liaise with GRA on all tax issues and filing of relevant tax returns
•   The Head of Finance / Accounts shall report to the General Manager
•   Perform any relevant additional duty that will be assigned by the General Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Business Finance or any higher qualification
•   ICA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, etc.
•   Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the Accounting / Finance field
•   Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
•   Good communication skills, both verbal ad written
•   Excellent understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
•   Proficiency in T24
•   Ability to prepare prudential returns

Location: Ashanti Region

How To Apply For The Job

Application with supporting documents including photocopies of certificates, curriculum vitae, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and postal addresses of 3 referees should be forwarded to the following email address:

[email protected]

Closing Date: 24 June, 2016