Scope & General Purpose:

Under the direction of the Director of Finance & Administration,The Head,Accounts is responsible for all areas relating to accounting functions and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for periodic accounting tasks and activities. The Head Accounts is also expected to make recommendations to the Director of Finance and Administration for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

•   Assist the Director of Finance and Administration in the delivery of costs effective and efficient accounting and financial systems, policies and processes that meet the current and future business requirements of the Authority.
•   Oversee all External Audits, review and analyze results and recommend for approval, the Audited Financial Statements in consultation with the Line Manager.
•   Responsible for the management of the Authority's Insurance and Risk Management Programmes.
•   Oversee the annual insurance renewal process and ensure coverage is maintained at all times.
•   Oversee all bank reconciliation activities and review all bank reconciliation statements.
•   Responsible for the Financial Management Reporting of the Authority.
•   Develop and prepare monthly reporting package for all the functional areas of the Authority.
•   Lead the annual business plan development and budgeting  process  as  well as the quarterly outlook/forecast process.
•   Provide ongoing financial modeling and analyses expertise to business partners.
•   Lead the financial modeling and analyses to support the development of long term strategic initiatives and business plans.
•   Develop Finance and accounting team goals that are fully aligned with the Authority goals including work plans of the department.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc.in Administration, Finance or related discipline and;
•   Professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and; MBA Finance
•   At least 8 years' experience in the management of a Finance section including strategic and commercial development
•   Audit firm experience would be an added advantage
•   Experience of preparing management reports involving manipulation and interpretation of figures and data.
•   Excellent written skills including report writing, negotiation and presentation
•   People management and interpersonal skills.
•   Leadership & decision making
•   Innovation and strategic thinking
•   Effective organization and Management skills

Knowledge of:

•   Accounting, auditing, financial forecasting, and budgeting principles and practices.
•   Governmental accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations,and financial reporting practices.
•   Basic Management Information Systems applications for accounting functions.
•   Project Management

Ability to:

•   Understand and interpret laws pertaining to governmental accounting and budgeting.
•   Communicate effectively,both verbally and in writing.
•   Develop, coach, counsel and motivate

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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