{"id":981,"date":"2010-09-27T09:27:54","date_gmt":"2010-09-27T09:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=981"},"modified":"2016-11-21T14:39:26","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T14:39:26","slug":"undp-jobs-in-ghana-lead-economist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/undp-jobs-in-ghana-lead-economist.html","title":{"rendered":"UNDP Jobs in Ghana: Lead Economist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>UNDP<\/strong> is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP Ghana recruits Lead Economist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To manage, direct and lead the financial activities of the following Sections\/Departments: Treasury, (including Banking and Accounts Payable), General Accounting (including Taxation and Quality Assurance (Business Process) and Revenue Assurance.
\nTo manage, direct and lead the financial activities of Revenue Management, Revenue Assurance, Expenditure Management, Organisation Methods, Fixed Assets Management and all other line financial business support functions within company Ghana.
\nEnsure that the financial operations activities meet world class benchmarks<\/p>\n

Job Role<\/strong>
\nProviding other business Divisions and Management with financial information support to meet their business objectives
\nInterface with local and international financial institutions, consultants and regulatory bodies
\nInitiate and manage projects to improve business efficiencies, reduce inputs and automate processes
\nOversee processes to minimise revenue leakage in the company
\nResponsibility for overseeing:
\nTaxation Management
\nInterconnect
\nFinancial Accounting
\nFinancial Reporting
\nAccounts Receivables
\nInventory Accounting
\nBusiness Processes (Quality Assurance)
\nFixed Assets
\nEffective and Efficient management of the Treasury Section (Accounts Payable and Banking)
\nResponsible for Cash Management including the control and care of the cash assets and liabilities of the organisation and comply with cash and investment policies and procedures.
\nConduct Financial Reporting in a timely manner
\nCarry out Risk analysis periodically
\nRequired Skills or Experience<\/p>\n

Educational Requirements:<\/strong>
\nDegree in Accounting plus professional Accounting qualification – Preferably Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10 years relevant working experience of which 5 years must be in a managerial capacity within the Telecommunications or high technology environment.
\nKnowledge, Skills and Experience:
\nProfessional competencies
\nTechnical competencies
\nBusiness Performance Management
\nBusiness Process Design and Reengineering
\nBusiness Risk Management
\nFinancial Acumen
\nGeneral Accounting
\nInsurance Business Knowledge
\nInternal Audit Practice
\nLegislation and Compliance
\nMonth End Closure
\nNegotiation
\nPlanning and Budgeting
\nPolicy Design and Development
\nProject Planning and Control
\nRemuneration Analysis and Design
\nStatistical Analysis
\nTax Compliance
\nPersonal Attributes
\nBe honest and trustworthy
\nPossess cultural awareness and sensitivity
\nBe flexible
\nDemonstrate sound work ethics
\nAct and maintain an acceptable level of professionalism
\nEffective written and verbal communication skills<\/p>\n

How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to info@jobsinghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
\nOffer valid till 27th September 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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