MINISTRY OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES MULTI-SECTORAL MINING INTEGRATED PROJECT(MMlP)

Recognising that the challenges of illegal mining are multifaceted, the Govemment of Ghana has prepared the Multi-Sectoral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP) as an integrated approach to addressing illegal mining and its associated negative impacts on society. This approach relies on more than just militant and combat actions in the mining communities. It combines a "Legislation, Enforcement, Civil, Integrated and Technological Approach (LECITA)" as a sustainable and structured but regimented conjoint concept which will encompass multi-stakeholders in dealing with the illegal mining menace. The Project will be planned and implemented for five years, aimed at sanitising illegal small-scale mining activities referred to as galamsey.

Subsequently, Cabinet approved the Project Appraisal & Implementation Document (PAID) under the MMIP for Implementation. The overall project development objective is to improve the management of artisanal small-scale mining in Ghana to ensure that its contribution to socio-economic development is felt within the mining communities through sustainable mining practices, minimising its negative impact on the environment.

To this end, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for appointment into the underlisted Specialist Position under the Ghana Multi-sectoral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP).

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (REF NO. MMIP/SP/003/FMS)

The Finance Specialist will be responsible for the management of the Project finance and budget in accordance with the requirements of the GoG. He/she will report directly to the Project Co-ordinator and will work in close collaboration with the Project Co-ordination Unit. He/she will be responsible for the management and operations of the Finance Unit of the Project.
Operating within a computerised environment, the Finance Specialist will perform the following duties under his direction and control:

• Prepare, monitor and control annual budgets;
• Note any disparities between projections and results and analyse the causes;
• Monitor budget entries, credit allocations and fund disbursements of any national counterpart funds;
• Prepare a quarterly cash budget for the entire project;
• Serve as liaison to other implementing entities for all budget matters;
• Monitor funding agreements signed with any co-financing partners;
• Process accounting and budget charges, maintain financial, cost and budget accounting, and keep accounting records;
• Oversee that on a quarterly basis, the project's Interim Financial Reports;
• Oversee that Periodic Project's Financial Statements;
• Coordinate the preparation of annual special report on special account(s) performance for GoG and other funding partners; and
• Supervise the Project Accountant in preparing financial reporting and support the project auditor and external auditors for auditing purposes.

Qualification Required & Experience

• The FM shall be a Professional Accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CPA, CA holder or equivalent) preferably, with a Master's degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• A minimum of Eight (8) years working experience and a good knowledge of Budgeting, International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing and budgeting and controls.
• Experience in interpreting Financial Management Reports, analysing variations to plans and determining remedial actions required;
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting systems and software packages.
• Ability to advise and disseminate Financial Management knowledge.
• Strong background in planning, organising and time management and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical capabilities and proven skills to deal with budgeting and accounting issues innovatively and independently.
• Capacity to be a Member of a Multi-disciplinary Team, to provide advice and recommend actions.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications at the Front Desk; Reception, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and fill in the relevant Application Submission Form. Applications with detailed CVs, photocopies of certificates, Referees and other relevant documents should be addressed to:

The Chief Director
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
P.O. Box MB 212
Ministries, Accra

Telephone: 0246-621389 / 0578-481988

Closing Date: 31 May, 2018

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.