Established in 1963 by an Act of Parliament (Act 204) and now superseded by Act 588 of 2000, GAEC has the mandate which includes the promotion, development and utilisation of the peaceful application of nuclear and biotechnological techniques and nuclear education for economic and socal advancement of Ghana. In pursuance of these objectives the Commission has established Institutes and Centres which carry out appropriate research activities and human resource development. The Commission has total staff strength of 700 comprising research scientist, technical, administrative and supporting staff.

Description Of Job

The Position:
The Director of Finance will be expected to manage the Commission's Financial/Accounting Functions to ensure proper financial transactions. He will also be expected to provide financial advice to the Director General. The successful candidate should be capable of directing the financial affairs of the Commission.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Director-General, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

•  Developing and implementing guidelines and procedures governing the Finance and Accounting systems
•  Managing the accounting functions of the Commission to ensure that sound financial management and accounting practices are developed and maintained
•  Ensuring that all financial transactions of the Commission are properly executed and accounted for in accordance with laid down regulations
•  Directing and co-ordinating the Commission's annual budgeting and planning processes
•  Overseeing quarterly assessments of financial performance against budget, strategic and operational goals. Overseeing also short and long-term financial and managerial reporting
•  Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements e.g. IRS, SSNIT, Bankers, External Auditor

Terms of Appointment:

•  The Appointment, which is full time, will be for five (5) years for the position
•  Salary and fringe benefits are attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualification:

•  ACCA, CA (Gh) or equivalent professional qualification
•  A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience at least five (5) of which must have been in a very Senior position in a reputable organisation
•  Knowledge and experience of Public Sector Accounting will be an advantage
•  Knowledge of computer-based accounting systems will be a plus

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following in addition to their application letter and completed application forms (obtainable at a fee) in a sealed envelope indicating the position for the address below:

Director-General
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
P. O. Box LG 80
Legon

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

•  Curriculum Vitae, with names and addresses of three (3) referees;
•  A two-page statement on how the candidate intends to carry on with the Commission's Vision