The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon is one of the World Bank Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) for higher education and research. Under a new ACE Impact Development project (2019-2023), WACCI is transforming into an agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship institution.<\/p>\n
The Centre hereby invites applications from ambitious and highly motivated finance officers with proven technical experience in accounting and financial management to fill a vacancy at the Centre from September 1, 2021.<\/p>\n
JOB DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Finance Officer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Finance Officer shall, under the Director be responsible for the financial transactions of the Centre and to;<\/p>\n \u2022 Maintain and update the financial systems and controls, verifying and checking the financial records, reports, ledgers and statements Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Essential criteria for selection<\/p>\n \u2022 A relevant accounting qualification, a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or professional accounting qualification (CIMA\/ICA\/ACCA or equivalent) Desirable criteria for selection<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Experience of working within the Tertiary or Development Sector e.g., Universities, Non-Governmental Organisations TERMS OF APPOINTMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 To be determined by the Management Team of the ACE Impact Development Project Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n E-mail applications to the Director,<\/p>\n edanquah@wacci.ug.edu.gh<\/strong><\/p>\n copied to the Team Lead Administration,<\/p>\n lakumpule@wacci.ug.edu.gh<\/strong><\/p>\n with the following:<\/p>\n \u2022 Detailed supporting statement\/letter \u2013 Whereby each section should set out how your qualifications, experience and skills meet each of the essential and desirable criteria within the person specification. Please, provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as \u201cPlease see attached CV\u201d will not be considered acceptable. Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a030 July, 2021<\/p>\n Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held in the second week of August at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon is one of the World Bank Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) for higher education and research. Under a…..<\/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":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-fj0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58838"}],"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=58838"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58838\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58838"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58838"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58838"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Support with the preparation of audit files during audits, liaise with staff and auditors during the process and help prepare supporting documentation and the production of audited annual accounts
\n\u2022 Work in close collaboration with the Logistics Directorate to prepare and implement annual procurement plans
\n\u2022 Process invoices for partners and other income sources, thereby ensuring that all monies are received and banked accordingly.
\n\u2022 Ensure the Centre complies with the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921), the PFM regulations, 2019 (LI 2378) as well as the statutes and financial regulations of the University of Ghana
\n\u2022 Manage the fixed asset register in collaboration with the procurement team, thereby ensuring that this is fully updated
\n\u2022 Assist project investigators during proposal budget preparation and to also help with setting up of budgets within the Centre finance systems
\n\u2022 Promote WACCI\u2019s core values and mission and play a positive role in the delivery of its day-to-day operations and strategic goals
\n\u2022 Discharge any other assignments from the Director<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A minimum of 3 years experience working within a similar organization preparing management accounts using computerised software packages
\n\u2022 Excellent financial software knowledge such as SAGE pastel, QuickBook, etc.
\n\u2022 Excellent financial report-writing skills and the ability to communicate financial information easier to be understood and in a clear format
\n\u2022 Proven experience in preparing and monitoring budgets and financial reports
\n\u2022 Strong organisational skills with proven ability to work effectively within a team, assess priorities and manage workload with minimum supervision
\n\u2022 Proven experience with good written and oral communication skills in English
\n\u2022 Experience in managing grants from international Donors such as DFID, WB, USAID etc.
\n\u2022 Self-motivation and effective time management skills
\n\u2022 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Experience of working within a Research Institution\/Organisation.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A two-year contract in the first instance. Renewal for a second term of two years will be dependent on satisfactory performance.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Please include your mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details.
\n\u2022 Curriculum vitae (CV) including names and addresses of three referees (one must be from your current employer or training institution).<\/p>\n