A reputable financial institution is looking for suitably qualified persons to the fill the position of: Manager of Finance.

Job Summary:

•  Responsible to the Head, Finance for the performance of a broad scope of professional accounting activities requiring experienced, professional knowledge and application of accounting principles and practices
•  Planning and implementation of efficient and effective financial and management accounting, reporting systems, processes and procedures to safeguard the Company's assets and meet all statutory requirements
•  Assuring that day-to-day operations in the department are carried out in accordance with established accounting principles, policies and objectives

Duties:

•  Assist the Head, Finance in formulating financial and management accounting and reporting policies for the company
•  Directly supervise staff o other units within the department
•  Responsible for the Director's Ledger
•  Keep complete and systematic records of all Company transactions
•  Preparation of annual budgets and budgetary controls
•  Produce Management report on monthly, quarterly and annual reports
•  Ensuring that statutory requirements and financial procedures are complied with
•  Review budget estimates prepared by subordinates
•  Prepare and review accounting manual
•  Liaise with external auditors for the end of year financial statements
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him from time to time by the Head, Finance

He/She will report to the Head, Finance

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A recognised University degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Banking & Finance) plus professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (e.g. ICA, ACCA, CIMA)  with a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience, three (3) of which must have been in a management position; OR,
•  A professional qualification in Accounting or a related field (e.g. ICA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of ten (10) years post graduate working experience, five (5) of which must have been in a management position
•  Knowledge in French and Insurance would be an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures
•  Knowledge of basic administrative and leadership practices
•  Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis
•  Skill in both verbal and written communication
•  Skill in the use of computer hardware and software
•  Skill in interpersonal relations

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should please send their applications and CVs to:

Head, Corporate Affairs
Ghana Reinsurance Company Limited
P. O. Box AN 7509
Accra-North

Email: info@ghanare.com  

Closing Date:  17 August, 2012