A reputable Energy Company is looking for a candidate with strong analytical skills, ability to work in a self-directed fashion within a team-oriented structure, strong work ethic, and professional maturity. Candidates must also demonstrate strong leadership qualities and the ability to perform in an entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

•   Manages and directs all aspects of the day to day activities for the Complex's accounting and finance, including
supervision of staff carrying out those activities. Supervision over the maintenance of costs by activity, cost center,
responsibility, elements and other performance indicators (Activity Based Costing) for the complex.
•   Oversees the compilation of monthly variance analysis of the plant and site operations, looking at actual versus
budget, and forecasts versus previous plan etc. for site and corporate reporting purposes.
•   Complete Project Status Report jointly with Operations and Plant Manager on a monthly basis and submit to CFO for review and approval.
•   Interacts with Project/Plant Manager in the review of project costs as well as plant operating and maintenance
reports and facilitate their understanding of costs charged to their projects and cost centers.
•   Assist Plant Manager in the preparation of justifications for capital expenditures for both replacement capital and new project development within the Complex.
•   Assist Plant Manager and other departmental heads with development of yearly budget and quarterly forecast for the complex.

Other Responsibilities:

•   Maintain supervision over all supply chain activities within the Complex and be responsible for the supply chain staff, ensuring that all purchasing activities and inventory management are efficiently and effectively carried out for the Complex.
•   Review of site Subcontracts and supplier invoices, and ensure invoices are accurately recorded per the established cutoff dates and times as set forth by Corporate Reporting.
•   Review of payroll and supervision over site HR activities in line with HR policies and procedures.
•   Ensure monthly billing of client is completed and submitted to client as per agreement.
•   Establish with the Plant Manager who will follow up on Receivables with the client. Notify Plant Manager of
outstanding receivables on monthly basis for follow up.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Have a recognized Bachelor Degree with National Service – Bsc (Accounting or its equivalent) with a minimum of 4-5 years’ working experience in a related field.
•   Possess a Professional finance qualification (ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA).
•   Have relevant work experience with a career progression of increasing responsibility including working at the
management level.
•   Have experience using business management systems such as an ERP package
•   Have advanced skills with MS office modules especially Excel, or similar software
•   Be proactive problem solver and strong inter-personal relationship skills
•   An excellent written and oral English language skill.

Core Competencies

•   Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills (fluency in English preferred)
•   Team Player
•   Results Oriented and Driven
•   Analytical
•   Complying with company Policies and Procedures
•   Planning and Organizing

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to:

ghanajobs@cog.co.za

Kindly specify for the position you are applying

Closing Date: 27 March, 2014