Recruitment At Lancaster Uni Ghana 2017

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25 Jul, 2017

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Accounting Jobs in Ghana

Lancaster University Ghana is looking for a dynamic, hardworking individual to fill the following positions: PROJECT PROCUREMENT & ACCOUNTS OFFICER

Job Description

Job Title: Project Procurement And Accounts Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies;
Work with Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager to get proper BOQ’s;
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships;
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms;
Take necessary approval for ordering of necessary goods and services;
Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries;
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company;
Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies;
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements;
Control expense and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs;
Ensure that vendors sign an agreement with TAG Ghana and also fill up Vendor Information Sheet before commencement of service;
Prepare payment schedules with regards to the project expenses to management on timely basis;
Raise expense approval forms and obtain appropriate approval for same;
Ensure applicable taxes are withheld on payments made to vendors in accordance with the laws of Ghana;
Pay vendors promptly in accordance with signed agreement;
Keep proper and accurate financial records at all times in the accounting system and generally accepted accounting practices;
Respond to project related queries, including questions from management as well as vendors and other stakeholders;
Prepare monthly report on project financial information to management and material variances;
Identify and communicate financial risk & opportunities associated with the project;
Liaise with the Project Manager in putting together the budget for the project;
Maintain proper and detailed records of the project compliant with best practices acceptable by internal and external auditors.
Perform general accounting duties;
Involve in other routine accounting responsibilities of accounts team;
Ensure adherence to internal control procedures;
Perform bank reconciliation;

Required Skills or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related experience
At least ACCA or ICAG Part 2 qualification
Preferably two(2) years in a project accounting environment, exposure to financial statement analysis;

Required Technical Competencies:

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Strong financial modeling experience and ability to work independently;
Good working knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as skilled in reading the market;
Experienced in using standard accounting software;
Excellent presentation skills;
Excellent planning and organizational skills;
Excellent negotiations and networking skills;
Good command in written and spoken English
Advanced working experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
Working knowledge and understanding of financial systems;
Good project management skills and ability to pay attention towards the qualitative and quantitative aspects;
Strong analytic skills;

Required Personality Competencies:

Person with high integrity;
Assertive and decisive;
Pays attention to detail;
Ability to guard confidentiality of process and information;
Ability to work well with team members at all levels;
Ability to multi task and stay focused;
Ability to work with deadlines;
Result-oriented;
Good interpersonal skills;
Good presentation and report writing skills;

How to Apply

Qualified persons should please send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter to [email protected]

Closing date: 24th July 2017

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


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