Job Vacancy For Finance Officer At Lancaster University Ghana



Lancaster University Ghana is continuing to invest in its departments to build on its strengths: a reputation for quality, a growing student body and dedicated and committed staff. We are located at two campuses in East Legon i.e. Jungle Avenue and the A&C Square.

Lancaster University Ghana is dynamic, ambitious and growing.  It offers a friendly working environment and is committed to developing:

•   Excellent student academic and social experience
•   Students’ employability and enterprise skills
•   Staff to become world-class academics, with strong links with industry
•   Research activities in collaboration with other higher education institutions in Ghana and elsewhere.

Job Description

Lancaster University Ghana (LUG) is looking for a dynamic, hardworking individual to join our Finance Department.

Job Requirements

•   Validates accounts receivables and attends to parents/students concerns
•   Prepares recoveries and monitors performance of account receivables
•   Prepares daily reports on receivables
•   Deals with routine correspondence with regard to collection or recovery issues
•   Ensures that payment terms/plans are followed by parents/students
•   Issues reminders & notices to parents/students regarding outstanding fees
•   Liaises with Finance and Registry on management of student data/information

Performs general accounting duties:

•   Setting up, maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts
•   Preparing vouchers and cheques for payments, etc.
•   Managing transactions with banks, e.g. deposits, withdrawals
•   Undertaking monthly statutory payments
•   Participates in all LUG events, student orientations, meetings, workshops and graduations

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or related discipline
•   Part professional qualification i.e. ACCA/CA/CIMA level 2 would be an advantage
•   Minimum 1-2 years’ work experience
•   Good knowledge of debt management and recovery

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified persons should please send their Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to:-

hr@lancaster.edu.gh

or

P. O. Box CT. 9823,
Cantonments

Closing Date: 18 March, 2016