Christian Service University College Ghana Jobs 2018

The Christian Service University College, accredited by the National Accreditation Board invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Finance

Responsibilities

• Advises the President, Management Board and the council on the financial administration of the University College
• Promotes the financial well-being of the University College by providing efficient financial management support systems, monitoring and safeguarding all financial assets of the University College
• Ensures achievement of the goals and objectives of the University college by overseeing the preparation of annual budget statement using models to forecast revenue and following established policies for expenditures, providing quarterly management reports and annual financial statements
• Facilities the provision of adequate financial information to the University college council and support the President to implement council’s decisions through established policies, procedures and guidelines
• Support the President to achieve fund mobization targets
• Ensures compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS), rules and regulations, supervising and facilitating the preparation and maintenance of required and appropriate financial records and reports
• Management of the treasury and preserving financial stability
• Ensures access of the external auditors to records and report during the conduct of the University College’s annual audit
• Develops an effective financial processes and systems with appropriate technologies and controls to guide work towards expected outcomes
• Ensures development of incentive funding and cost recovery models that support innovation and growth
• Ensures efficient and effective operation of the procurement guidelines of the University College
• Remains competent and current to respond to all statutory requirements
• Ensures that various assignments related to financial issues are completed in the best interests of the University by accepting and accomplishing all other tasks assigned by the President

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person

• Must be a committed evangelical Christian with good spiritual and moral track record
• Must be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate, manage direct and monitor staff
• Must possess strategic thinking and project proposal writing skills
• Must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organisational skills and high level of computer literacy
• Must have passion, drive and capacity for fund mobilization
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a member of a recognised professional Accountancy/Auditing Body (ICA/ACCA/CA/CPA etc). A master’s degree preferably in Accounting/Finance would be an advantage
• Must have served in a University or analogous institution for at least 10 years. Or
• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience in a reputable and recognised practising firm, industry, commerce and or public service

Terms of Appointment

The appointment shall be full-time and a contract of 2 years in the first instance and subject to renewal based on performance

Location: Kumasi

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit an application, curriculum vitae and photocopies of certificates with names and address of 3 referees and a two page vision statement to reach the following address: The Registrar Christian Service University College P.O.Box KS 3110, Kumasi Or Tel: 051-28781 Or email to: [email protected]

Closing Date: 13 December, 2018