General Definition of Job Role

Under the direction of the Director of Finance & Operations, the Finance Manager (Management
Accounting) is responsible for the oversight of financial policies and smooth running of an accurate
and up-to-date management information system, as well as providing high quality programme
support service by liaising with management colleagues on all aspects of finance. He/She will advise
on and pre-empt problems, adapt to changing circumstances and improve value.

The position holder will also be responsible for financial analysis in such areas as forecasting,
budgeting, managing and reducing operational cost and implementing newer and more effective
strategies to ensure value for money.

The position holder will further be particularly responsible for a diversified managerial and financial
accounting function, resulting in the review and processing of all financial and management reports
to aid management in decision making and donor compliance.

Job Title: Finance Manager (Management Accounting)
Team: Finance
Reporting to: Director of Finance and Operations (DFO)
Office location: Tamale
Areas of operation: Both Offices (as may be required)
Contract terms: Two (2) years contract subject to renewal
Travels: Significant travels will be required
Job offer: Competitive compensation package (depending on qualification and experience)

Principal duties & responsibilities (weighted in priorities)

Management, Monitoring, Evaluation & Compliance– 40%

•   Supporting and ensuring programme teams submit accurate and timely monthly budgets/Expenditure Authorizations (EA) in line with approved work plans and donor budgets and seeking timely approval from the Executive Director.
•   Reviewing of EA analysis against processed Weekly Payment Proposals (WPP0 to ensure full compliance and up-to-date journal entries of all payments are posted timely into the financial system.
•   Ensuring accurate and monthly analysis and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with full support documentations are prepared for timely approval by the Director of Finance & Operations and Executive Director.
•   Reviewing and analyzing all donor reports with relevant managers to ensure that all planned activities are timely completed and any variance issues appropriately addressed on a continuous basis before reporting deadlines.
•   Reviewing of weekly cash position/forecast and cash request and submitting for approval to ensure adequate funds are available at all times to meet operational needs.
•   Preparation of weekly travel/partner advances and ageing analysis with recommendations and sharing with management for appropriate actions to be taken on getting all retirements for completed activities.
•   Reviewing and ensuring accurate monthly staff timesheets are kept and correct payroll
journals are prepared and posted unto the financial system in compliance with donor contracts.
•   Final review of all scanned documentations for accuracy and reconciling with donor financial reports and sending weekly report to Director of Finance & Operations and UK Internal Audit.

Coordination and Supervision – 30%

•   Supervise the full resolution of all queries raised on scanned documentation.
•   Responsible for effective supervision of the Finance Officers under the Management accounting Unit.
•   Assist the Monitoring and Evaluation team with all their financial activities.
•   Supervise and review the consolidation of all teams monthly EAs and WPPs and forward to the Executive Director for approval.
•   Responsible for organizing weekly Finance team meetings for update on financial issues and facilitate in-house training of Finance team members
•   Supervise the preparing cash flow forecast and monitoring daily cash position.
•   Supervising and managing the performance of the finance team for effective delivery. Building Sustainable External Stakeholders Relationship, Support and Team Work -20%
•   Support the finance team on monitoring the Districts for prompt advance retirements.
•   Support the planning, coordination, eventual development and implementation of Financial Training Manual or Guide Book for district partners. Further assist in the effective monitoring of the usage of the Financial Training Manual.
•   Help in organizing relevant financial management trainings for stakeholders on quarterly basis.
•   Support the Director of Finance & Operations in the budgeting process, forecasting, financial planning, and provision of financial management advice and other technical support to the functional teams.

Information Management System 10%

•   In consultation with the Director of Finance & Operations, the Finance Manager
(Management Accounting) shall represent the finance department at all management and
staff meetings and present report on the current state of the finance department.
•   The Finance Manager will be the key liaison on all financial matters with management.

Qualification Required & Experience

To be considered for the role, you should meet the following criteria:

•   Minimum of Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
•   Profession qualification (CA, ACCA,CIMA, CPA).
•   Minimum of 8 years working experience in same or similar position with at least 5 years of experience in a management position.
•   Must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting systems and regulations.
•   Superior management skills; ability to influence and efficiently engage directly and indirectly with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
•   Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented and eye for details.
•   Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and operations initiatives.
•   Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management.
•   A highly motivated professional with the highest level of integrity.
•   Proficiency in ERPs and MS office suite (Word, Advance Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to self-type is a must

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested persons should send their applications and current CV or resume (not more than 2 pages) and cover letter (not more than 1 page) with at least two references to:-

hrghana@camfed.org

•   Addressed cover letter to The HR/Admin. Team, Camfed Ghana, East Legon, Accra.
•   State position as subject of the email.

Closing Date: 27 February, 2015

Please note - ONLY short-listed applicants meeting the criteria will be contacted.