Scope & General Purpose:

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, plan, manage, organize, direct, supervise, and perform professional budgeting activities in accordance with the principles and procedures of public finance, budgeting, and budget control. This is a Senior Management position, with full responsibility to perform complex professional level tasks related to budgeting, budget activities and other related accounting and financial functions.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

•   Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the budget process including: review of the Authority business plans and key performance indicators; annual capital budget and forecasts that include available and appropriate funding sources along with required project justification analysis; operating budget and forecast submissions that adhere to direction set by the Authority for base budget and overall increase targets; fees/licenses/permits and service charges that include appropriate analysis for full cost recovery.
•   Assist the Director, Finance in the preparation of annual financial statements and financial information reports including the management accounts reporting and the departmental operational activities.
•   Review operational and financial records and reports and make conclusions and recommendations for operational improvements; work with departments to compile data necessary to analyze and determine operational and financial efficiency.
•   Manage, coordinate, and participate in the development of the Authority's annual  budget, budget requests and justifications.
•   Conduct research necessary to prepare forecasts of future financials/business conditions using multiple scenarios; review trends and activities of departments impacting on such forecasts.
•   Oversee payroll functions as assigned by the Finance Director to ensure that all employees are paid their statutory and benefit remittances on time.
•   Responsible for the effective supervision of Bank and Payroll reconciliations with a given timeframe by ensuring all reconciliations are properly performed.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc. in Administration, Economics, Finance or related discipline.
•   Professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
•   An MBA Finance would be an added advantage.
•   At least 5 years' experience in the management of a finance section including strategic and commercial development.
•   Knowledge of Governmental accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and financial reporting practices.
•   Excellent report writing, negotiation and presentation skills.
•   Ability to manage a team with high level of enthusiasm, self motivation and self discipline.
•   Knowledge of basic Management Information Systems applications for accounting functions.
•   People management and team leadership skills.
•   High level of integrity and confidentiality.
•   Proven Problem solving skills,
•   Effective Analytical Ability and Ability to take Initiative.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should:

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Closing Date: 29 September, 2014

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