A reputable preparatory and JHS in the Tema Metropolis is looking for suitable candidates for the following position: Finance & Administration Manager

Report To: Head of School

The Finance & Administration Manager is responsible for the efficient running of the finance function, the effective control of its financial and human resources, stocks, IT and administrative systems in order to contribute to the delivery of the school's overall objectives.

Key Objectives and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head in providing financial and management information to the school board, the management team and appropriate agencies as required
• Manage the school's financial affairs, including management and statutory accounts together with longer term financial projections and to ensure that the most efficient and effective financial control systems and reporting mechanisms are in place
• Prepare quarterly management accounts and projections and other relevant reports, in consultation with the head and other departments, for presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate the processing of monthly payroll
• Deal with the banks in respect of all transactions and to ensure that all bank accounts and petty cash statements are regularly reviewed and reconciled
• Maintain a fixed assets register
• Prepare the year-end financial accounts for audit and to liaise with the external and internal auditors.
• Ensure the appropriate policies are in place with regard to procurement and tendering processes to secure the best deals for the school from service providers
• Manage, in conjunction with the Head, staff contracts and all HR matters
• Take a lead role in the planning, design, organisation and monitoring of administrative support systems and procedures
• Manage personnel procedures in relation to recruitment, training, appraisals, ensuring these are properly documented and advise on relevant policies.
• Ensure that the school's legal responsibilities are met
• Be responsible for the school's IT resources
• Creating and managing a new professional corporate image and identity
• Restructuring, developing and improving employee performance
• Assessing training needs to apply and monitor training programmes
• Developing an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with level 2 of ICA-Ghana, ACCA or CIMA and 3 years post-qualification experience
• Successful track record of managing education, financial and management accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong digital literacy (ICT) skills required to perform Online Assessment
• Experience of managing staff and associated employment issues
• Previous experience in the financial and administrative roles of an educational institution.

Remuneration: Very attractive package

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

• Submit a resume
• Cover letter stating how your experience qualifies you for the position
• Submit a list of references that includes name, office address, phone (office and cell) current email address.

Send these documents, preferably as one PDF file to:

applyto@yahoo.com

or by post to:

The Secretary
P.O.Box CO 2797
Community One
Tema

Closing Date: 14 November, 2017