The University of Ghana, hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director of Finance, to take effect from January 01, 2021.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n POSITION:<\/strong>\u00a0Director of Finance<\/strong><\/p>\n POSITION SUMMARY:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 The Director of Finance is responsible for the financial strategy and management of the finances of the University. He\/She shall maintain the integrity and consolidate on-going financial reforms in the University anchored on fiscal discipline within the framework of the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921), the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 914), the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896), as amended, various Financial Regulations and Professional Standards such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n (1) The Director of Finance shall, under the Vice-Chancellor be responsible for:<\/p>\n \u2022 Developing the overall Financial Strategy of the University in consultation with key stakeholders. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n The applicant must have:<\/p>\n \u2022 A good first University degree and professional qualification in Accountancy (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA or CA) with at least 15 years\u2019 relevant working experience; A Master\u2019s degree in a relevant subject is an added advantage; TENURE<\/p>\n The person appointed as Director of Finance shall hold office for a period of four years and is eligible for re-appointment, subject to the usual terms and conditions of employment.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n An applicant is required to submit the complete application pack to<\/p>\n The Registrar,<\/strong> (Hardcopy) or<\/p>\n registrar@ug.edu.gh<\/strong>\u00a0(Soft Copy).<\/p>\n The application pack should contain the following:<\/p>\n \u2022 Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University\u2019s website at\u00a0www.ug.edu.gh\/hrodd Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University\u2019s website at\u00a0www.ug.edu.gh.<\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a031 August, 2020<\/p>\n Only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The University of Ghana, hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director of Finance, to take effect from January 01, 2021. Job Description POSITION:\u00a0Director of Finance…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"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":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-d3j","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50177"}],"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\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50177"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50177\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Preparing the Annual Budget of the University and shall present the same to the Council of the University for review and approval. He\/she shall also submit periodic financial reports to the Council of the University on the status of plans and projections necessary for the preparation of budgets for succeeding years.
\n\u2022 Keeping proper and timely accounting records throughout the University, in line with all statutory and professional requirements
\n\u2022 Managing the financial assets of the University in a manner that is befitting of a world-class research intensive institution and in line with the University\u2019s policies and procedures.
\n\u2022 Providing leadership to the entire Finance Team of the University, currently at over 100 persons.
\n\u2022 Designing and implementing accounting and internal control systems of the University in line with global best practices as enabled by the digital evolution.
\n\u2022 Without prejudice to the above, the Director of Finance shall take responsibility for the duties spelt out in the statutes and financial regulations of the University.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Considerable working knowledge of a world-class ERP system for managing complex\/matrix organisations. Experience using a Tertiary ERP software packages is an added advantage;
\n\u2022 A deep understanding of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the PFM Regulation, 2019 (LI 2378) and risk management;
\n\u2022 Experience with the conception, development, and deployment of internal control systems;
\n\u2022 Experience in treasury management;
\n\u2022 Experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and\/or the IFRS with a full compliant entity;
\n\u2022 Considerable strategic, interpersonal and collegial skills that will enable him\/her function within the top echelons of an organisation;
\n\u2022 Good business sense with a deep understanding and appreciation of the strategic and operational issues in top-level university management and administration or a complex institution;
\n\u2022 High-level analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders whiles showing leadership and competency;
\n\u2022 Understanding of processes involved in university decision making processes, policy development and implementation;
\n\u2022 Knowledge in resource mobilization, be a strategic thinker and a result-oriented person, drive innovations and achieves KPIs;
\n\u2022 Resolute position on ethics and professional integrity.<\/p>\n
\nUniversity of Ghana,<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box LG 25,<\/strong>
\nLegon, Accra, Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 An up to date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
\n\u2022 A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how one intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision. The UG strategic plan can be downloaded at:\u00a0http:\/\/www.ug.edu.gh\/pad\/publication\/ug-strategic-plan.<\/p>\n