Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and technical direction for effective and efficient management of the financial resources of the Service.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Develops and reviews policy proposals for strategic financial resource management of the Service
•   Provides technical guidance on all financial matters to Senior Management for decision making
•   Ensures that proper books of accounts are prepared for audit purposes
•   Designs and maintains an effective system for the monitoring and evaluation of the financial activities of the Service
•   Oversees the consolidation of the annual budgets of the Directorates within the Service
•   Prepares quarterly, annual and other reports of the Directorate
•   Ensures the timely preparation and submission of the annual financial statements of the Service
•   Ensures compliance with the relevant financial, audit and procurement laws, regulations, procedures and standards
•   Ensures the implementation and maintenance of a computerised financial management information system for the Service
•   Disburses funds for the implementation of programmes and projects of the Service

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
•   A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA, GH) or a professional accounting body recognized by ICA Ghana.
•   A minimum of ten years relevant work experience in a reputable organization, five of which should be in a Senior Management Position.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

•   Leadership, mentoring and management skills
•   Good team player
•   High level computer proficiency
•   Conversant with relevant accounting software
•   Strategic planning, quantitative and analytical skills
•   Negotiation and lobbying skills
•   Capacity to inspire and motivate staff
•   Communication, report writing, and presentation skills
•   Knowledge of project and programme management
•   Knowledge of relevant financial regulation

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to submit the following, in addition to an application letter:

•   Six (6) copies of detailed curriculum vitae with contact telephone numbers, e-mail address and three referees;
•   Six  (6) copies of a two page vision statement for the (GSS);
•   Six  (6) copies of a brief statement of job regulations in current/latest post; and
•   Other relevant information

Applications (in sealed envelopes marked at the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three  referees, should reach the address below:

The Secretary
Public Services Commission
P. O. BOX GP1618
Accra

Closing Date: 12 October, 2013