The AFD Kumasi Roads and Urban Development Project involves the construction of the Oforikrom-Asokwa Bypass Road, the widening of the Lake Road and the construction of an interchange at the intersection of the Bypass Road and the Lake Road at Timber Gardens in Kumasi. The Project is part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion in Ghana’s second largest city, a situation which is estimated to be increasing at a rate of 7% per annum and is induced by rapid urbanization and population increase. Construction works are currently in progress and expected to be completed by December 2011<\/p>\n
The Government has also received funding from the Agence Francaisse de Development (AFD) and the African Development Bank (AFDB) towards Community Development Project. The total cost of the project is \u20ac84M. Under the Project a 15km long Awoshie-Pokuase road will be constructed in addition to some urban life enhancing infrastructure such as secondary roads, drainage facilities, markets, sanitation facilities, water supply and a bus terminal. The Awoshie-Pokuase Road is urgently required to improved mobility and accessibility to the rapidly developing northwestern corridor of Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA). Works are planned to begin in the 1st quarter of 2011<\/p>\n
To ensure a smooth implementation of the above-mentioned projects, the Department of Urban Roads Seeks to recruit a suitably qualified professional for the position of Project Accountant to provide overall coordination, management and supervision of the financial and accounting functions of the two projects. It is expected that this assignment will begin in January 2011
\nThe Government of Ghana acting through the Ministry of Roads and Highwats and the Department of Urban Roads now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the following services for the position of Project Accountant for a period not exceeding 24 months<\/p>\n
Scope of Services:<\/strong> Duration:<\/strong> Obligations of the Client:<\/strong> Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance and professional accountancy qualification with membership of a recognized professional body e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CA (GHANA) CPA etc with a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested Individual Consultants must provide information (soft copy and two hard copies in MS word format) indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. These should include:<\/p>\n Description of similar requirements The Director E-mail: duaquaye@yahoo.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Tel: 0302-685684\/85 and 0302-685682 Fax: 0302-685683<\/p>\n Offer valid till: 12 Jan, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The AFD Kumasi Roads and Urban Development Project involves the construction of the Oforikrom-Asokwa Bypass Road, the widening of the Lake Road and the construction of an interchange at the…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[1],"tags":[573],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-sG","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1778"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1778"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1778\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nReview of all invoices from Contractors, Consultants and Suppliers to determine their conformity with contract and actual progress
\nPreparation of periodic disbursement requests to funding agencies involved in the projects
\nPreparation and monitoring of quarterly and annual budgets for various sub-components of the projects by undertaking variance analysis
\nDesign and implement financial systems, policies and procedures to ensre the integrity of financial records and transactions
\nMonitor the financial management system to ensure that financial and accounting policies and procedures of the projects are complied with
\nProduce regular and prompt quarterly and annual financial reports for funding agencies and all stakeholders
\nLiaise with AFD, AFDB and Government of Ghana to ensure that funds earmaked for the projects are disbursed promptly
\nCoordinate and supervise the preparation of the annual final accounts for auditing purposes
\nLiaise with external auditors and coordinate the audit of financial activities of the projects
\nMaintain regular professional contact with MDAs, MMDAs, Project funding partners, financial institutions, consultancy firms etc on all financial matters on the projects
\nRepresent the DUR at project related meetings where the input of the Project Accountant will be required
\nEnsure training and adequate knowledge transfer is undertaken for all accounting personnel involved in the projects
\nAdvise the project co-ordinators of the projects on all financial matters
\nPerform any other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Urban Roads
\n Location:<\/strong>
\nThe position will be based in the Head Office of the Department of Urban Roads, Accra, Ghana<\/p>\n
\nThe position is for a period of two (2) years and renewable based on the performance of the selected candidate<\/p>\n
\nThe Client shall provide office accommodation and logistics for the Project Accountant. The Accountant may however be expected to provide his own vehicle for the assignment. The official running costs will be borne by the Client
\n <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe preferred candidate should have knowledge and experience in the implementation and use of one of the leading accounting packages. Other qualities and requirements for this position are:
\nStrong familiarity with donor disbursement rules and regulations
\nVery good knowledge of tax rules and regulations
\nExcellent communication skills
\nLeadership and people management skills
\nAbility to provide direction and input into development of funding proposals<\/p>\n
\nExperience in similar conditions
\nAvailability of appropriate skills
\nConsultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement Act, 2003, Act 663. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Expressions of Interest must be received at the following address:<\/p>\n
\nDepartment of Urban Roads
\nForeign Affairs Road
\nMinistries Accra, Ghana<\/p>\n