Legal Resources Centre (LRC): Director of Finance and Administration

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to ensuring Human Rights, Human Dignity for all through the building of Human Rights Cities and conducting research, advocacy and advisory services. The LRC is currently implementing its 2010-2012 Strategic Plan (SP). The LRC under its new SP intends to develop sustained efforts at ensuring respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms in Ghana.

Company             The Legal Resource…

Industry               NGO

Location               Accra

Job Status           Full-time

Education            Master’s Deg…

Experience         3 years

Job Expires         23 Sep, 2010

Job Description

The Finance and Administration Director is a senior management position. Under the direction of the Executive Director and the LRC’s Board of Directors, the position is responsible for panning and oversight of all LRC’s financial operation. S/he will assist in setting LRC priorities, have strategic planning and operational responsibilities and supervise administrative assistants

Financial Stewardship:

• Responsible for the short-term and long-term fiscal health of the organization
• Develop and manage annual and long term budgets
• Develop and maintain sound and current financial management systems and written procedures. Prepare periodic financial analyses and manage cash flow
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management and the Board
• Manage the LRC audit processes
• Personnel Administration
• Manage LRC personnel system
• Develop and maintain sound and current personnel system, including written policies and procedures
• Oversee LRC payroll and benefits procurement and administration
• Coordinate staff development programmes

Remuneration; Negotiable

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Finance and Administration with a minimum of three years experience in accounting with a non-governmental organization

Experience with Excel and QuickBooks Pro or similar accounting package

How To Apply

Interested applicant should submit their applications with a CV to the:

Director of Finance and Administration

Legal Resources Centre

P. O. Box GP 13310

Accra

Applicants may submit thier applications through the following email address: [email protected], [email protected]

The LRC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to appl