Gold fields Ghana is seeking to appoint a competent and trustworthy person who will ensure that financial systems, processes, policies ans resources within the financial department are in place and aligned to meet the short and long term demands of skills and competencies required by the company in order to remain competitive in the industry. The successful applicant will take full cognizance of applicable legislation and best practice principles, with the ultimate goal and aim to manage the daily activities of the operation in a responsible manner.

Key Responsibilities:-

. Managing a large establishment's accounting functions
. Preparing Financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders
. Ensuring that reliable and timely cash forecasts are prepared.
. Understanding, interpreting and applying relevant tax laws in business transactions
. Ensuring that periodic reports meet set time frames and targets
. Ensuring that effective accounting systems are developed and implemented
. Ensuring teamwork and supervision of subordinates to achieve set targets and objectives
. Liaising with relevant officials of other departments in order to ensure that best practice accounting services are delivered
. Development and mentoring of subordinated towards industry best practices.

Key Requirements

. BSc Accounting & Finance with minimum of 5 years experience in similar position
. Be a fully qualified member of a recognized Accountancy body (ACCA, CA GH, CIMA)
. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
. Abreast with IFRS and its applications in the mining industry
. Understanding and application of SOX frameworks
. Well developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels
. Medical fitness for the position and environment
. Strong analytical, interpersonal and organization skills
. A hands-on approach and be willing to work long hours to obtain required results.
. Valid Ghanaian driver's license and proficiency in driving light vehicles

Interested parties should submit their curriculum vitae to:

Gladys Damalie - Human Resources Superintendent,
Tarkwa Gold Mine,
P.O. Box 26, Tarkwa

Or

Email: TGMonline@goldfields.com.gh

Closing Date: one week from publication