The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the University of Cape Coast have agreed to implement the TAGDev 2.0 Programme in Ghana. The goal of TAGDev 2.0 is to ensure that Africa’s young people and their institutions drive inclusive, equitable, and climate-smart resilient socio-economic development in their societies. The RUFORUM is coordinating the programme for sponsorship from the MasterCard Foundation. The service agreement is to establish the Agri-food Systems and Entrepreneurship Center, (ASEC) which shall serve as TAGDev 2.0 Programme Coordinating Unit for the first phase of 5 years at the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.

Job Title: Finance Administrator

Employment type: Full-time Employment contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support financial administration and accounts of the Programme at the University
• Ensure compliance with approved financial management guidelines.
• Prepare all requisite reconciliations and provide timely financial returns to the RUFORUM Secretariat
• Possess a Degree in Commerce (Finance and Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent
• Ability to use financial and accounting software applications.
• Ability to critically analyze budget processes, expenditure control, budget performance, and problems in finance and accounting.
• Ability to prepare accurate and quality financial reports according to prescribed reporting formats.
• Flexibility in working schedules including travel at short notice.

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

• Degree in Commerce (Finance and Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent
• Ability to use financial and accounting software applications.
• Ability to critically analyze budget processes, expenditure control, budget performance, and problems in finance and accounting.
• Ability to prepare accurate and quality financial reports according to prescribed reporting formats.
• Flexibility in working schedules including travel at short notice

Location: Cape Coast

How To Apply For The Job

Submit an expression of interest and CV to Email:

fannor-frempong1@ucc.edu.gh

Closing Date: 15 June, 2024

Only shortlisted Applicants will be contacted for an online Interview.