Job Vacancy For Finance Officer

Wesley College of Education

Kumasi, Ashanti Region
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Job Vacancy For Finance OfficerThe Wesley College of Education, is a Public Teacher Educational Institution in the Ashanti Region of Ghana and a affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of science and Technology in Kumasi under the new Teacher Education Reform. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position: College SecretaryJob SummaryThe Finance Officer is the Chief Accounting Officer of the college and the Chief Financial Advisor to the Principal.
He/She has general responsibility for the administration of the financial affairs of the college that will ensure its financial health and he/she exercises direct superintendence over all accounting officers. The Finance Officer:

Is responsible for collecting all legitimate revenue due to the college
Exercise control over expenditure in line with the college's objectives and budgets
Has the duty of preparing the annual budget of the college for presentation to the appropriate governing bodies for approval and implementation
Is also responsible for ensuring that the financial statements of the college are drawn up in accordance with the law establishing the colleges, the statutes, applicable accounting standards and all other regulations approved by the college as well as all other relevant national laws
Liaises with the appointed external auditors to get the college's financial statements audited

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must hold a Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting or related area and must be a Chartered Accountant.
The person must have served as a Deputy Finance Officer in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least 4 years

Applicant must also show evidence of the following:

Be analytical, critical, result-oriented, innovative and visionary
Be a good team player
Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills and
Possess strong IT skills and be familiar with relevant accounting software

Location: KumasiHow To Apply For The JobInterested applicants must submit 7 copies of their updated curriculum vitae, a two-page vision statement for the college, certificates and 3 sealed recommendation letters directly to the address below:The Chairman
Search Committee
Wesley College of Education
Post Office Box 1927
KumasiE-mail: info@wesco.edu.ghClosing Date: 18 October, 2024

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