Our client, the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), is a pretigious institution for higher education. In its brief history, CEIBS has become one of the top institutions for providing first-class MBA programs in the world. It now seeks a seasoned Finance Manager with international reporting and accounting experience to develop a robust financial management structure for CEIBS Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business, the Finance Manager will be responsible for:-

1. Financial Management

•  Bugdet and cash flow management (forecast, actual, cash calls)
•  Integration of Head Office and Local financial systems
•  Funds management of foundation contributions
•  Cost and financial accounting for subsidiaries
•  Conducting feasibility studies
•  Comprehensive monthly and quarterly management reporting
•  Managing contracts of sponsors and clients are dispatched promptly and paid on time
•  Assisting in revenue collection and payment of tuition fees

2. Administration

•  Ensuring proper day-to-day administration of the finance department
•  Supervising local finance staff
•  Liaising with international finance team
•  Reporting periodically to international finance director overseas

3. International Liaison / Corporate Secretary Roles

•  Liaising with local statutory agencies in respect of tax submissions, audit reports, etc.
•  Fulfilling legal obligations related to requirements of the executive council
•  Fulfilling legal obligations to members
•  Serving as secretary to the board.

Key Qualifications & Attributes

The desired applicant must have experience in reporting and accounting with a recognized transnational Entity, as well as the following:-

•  Minimum of good first degree in Finance, Business Administration or any related field from a recognised university
•  Fully-qualified accountant (ICA-Ghana, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
•  Minimum of 8 years professional experience in a similar role, five of which must have been in a senior management position
•  In-depth experience in budgeting, international accounting standards, and liaising with external auditors.
•  Proven leadership and financial management ability
•  Exceptional analytical and numerical acumen: High level of maturity, initiative and sense of ethics
•  A dynamic professional who can fit into a changing environment
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build good and strategic relationships and relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds
•  Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and without compromise
•  Excellent computer proficiency

How To Apply For The Job

For enquiries Contact:- Lester Nyarko, Search Consultant, at:- lenyarko@shawbellghana.com

Apply by email by submitting a CV and cover letter to:- search@shawbellghana.com

Deliver by hand or post to:-

shawbellConsulting Limited,
9 Klottey Crescent, Ring Road East
Labone Junction,
P.O. Box KIA 9022,
Airport - Accra

Tel:- 0302-774112 / 767498

Closing Date: 31 October 2012