College Finance Officer at University of Ghana

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Accra
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job DescriptionThe University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of COLLEGE FINANCE OFFICER, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES to begin on 1st August 2026.POSITION: College Finance Officer, College of Health Sciences
REPORTING TO: Provost, College of Health SciencesTHE INSTITUTION:The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and to foster relationships with outside persons and bodies. The University of Ghana has a student population of over 70,000 and over 6,000 employees, made up of academic and senior administrative and professional employees, as well as other support staff.The vision of the University is to achieve global impact through innovative research, teaching and learning, using a technology-driven and people-centred approach. Our mission is to create an enabling environment that makes the University of Ghana increasingly relevant to national and global development through cutting-edge research and quality teaching and learning.Objectives of the College of Health Sciences: The College shall advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units by these specific objectives, to:

Promote health through education, research and service;
Provide promotive, preventive and curative services to meet the health needs of the nation and the global community through world class excellence in teaching, research and dissemination of knowledge;
Produce highly qualified and competent health professionals and medical scientists; and,
Promote development of sustainable health programmes.

POSITION SUMMARY:The College Finance Officer is the Head of the College Finance Team and responsible for the financial strategy and management of the finances of the College within the broader University of Ghana financial architecture. The College Finance Officer shall maintain the integrity and consolidate on-going financial reforms in the College anchored on fiscal discipline within the framework of the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921), the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 914), the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896), as amended, various Financial Regulations and Professional Standards such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).DUTIES1.The College Finance Officer shall report to the Provost and subject to the direction and supervision of the University Finance Director be responsible for:

Developing the overall Financial Strategy of the College in consultation with key stakeholders .
Preparing the Annual Budget of the College
The College Finance Officer shall submit periodic financial reports on the status of plans and projections necessary for the preparation of budgets for succeeding years.
Keeping proper and timely accounting records throughout the College, in line with statutory and professional requirements.
Managing the financial assets of the College in line with the

University’s policies and procedures vi. Providing leadership to the College Finance Team and serving as the link to the Finance Directorate.vii. Designing and implementing accounting and internal control systems of the College in line with University and global best practice.Qualification Required & ExperienceApplicants must be at the rank of Principal Accountant or if from outside the University system, eligible to be appointed as such.Applicants must possess:

Bachelor's and Master's degrees in relevant fields
Professional qualification in Accountancy (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA etc.) with at least (12) twelve years of relevant post qualification experience.
Good working knowledge of accounting software packages.
Considerable strategic, interpersonal and collegial skills that will enable the applicant function well in the position
Good business sense with a deep understanding and appreciation of the strategic and operational issues in top-level University management and administration.
High-level analytical skills and demonstrable evidence of competence and leadership.
very good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

SALARYAttractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and responsibility allowance.TENUREThe College Finance Officer must be able to hold office for a period of four years on terms and conditions approved by the University Council before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to four years.Location: AccraClosing Date: 19th January, 2026HOW TO APPLYApplicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:

Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University's website at
An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
A statement of a maximum of 2,500 words indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision as contained in the University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The new UG strategic plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at: .

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names, telephone and email details of two persons familiar with their professional competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.

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