Job Vacancy For College Finance Officer

Agogo Presbyterian Women's College of Education

Agogo, Ashanti Region
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Job Vacancy For College Finance OfficerThe Council of the Agogo Presbyterian Women's College of Education announces to the Academic Community and the General Public the existence of vacancies for the following: College Finance OfficerJob Summary

The College Finance Officer's position is a top management position heading a major division of the college
He/she shall be chief Accounting Officer of the college and the chief Financial Advisor to the Principal
He/She shall be responsible to the Principal for the financial administration of the college in accordance with the public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921)

Responsibilities and DutiesThe Finance Officer

Is the Chief Accounting Officer of the college and the Chief Financial Advisor to the Principal
Has general responsibility for the administration of the financial health and he/she exercises direct superintendence over all accounting officers
Is responsible for collecting all legitimate revenue due to the college
Exercises control over expenditure in line with the college's objectives and budgets
Has the duty of preparing the anual budget of the college for presentation to the appropriate governing body 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 and statutes, applicable accounting standards and all other regulations approved by the college as well as ll other relevant national laws and
Liaises with the appointed external auditors to get the college's financial statements audited

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must hold a good first degree or comparable qualification plus a relevant professional qualification and a Master's degree in finance / accounting
He/She must have served as a Deputy Finance Officer in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years

In addition, applicant must:

Be analytical, critical, result-oriented, innovative and visionary
Possess hands-on ability to work independently
Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills
Be a good team player
Possess strong IT skills and familiarity with accounting software
Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Possess proactive commercial flair

Terms of AppointmentThe successful applicant shall hold office for 4 years and may, upon application be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of 4 years only provided that no part of the second term enters the compulsory retirement age.Location: Agogo, Asante Akyem NorthHow To Apply For The JobInterested candidates are requested to submit an application letter with the following:

Curriculum Vitae
Reference letters from 2 referees and
A two-page statement of purpose/personal statement

To:The Chairman
Search Committee
Agogo Presbyterian Women's College of Education
Post Office Box 26
Agogo, Asante Akyem NorthOr email to:searchcommittee@apwce.edu.gh

Applicants should use the job title as the subject line

Closing Date: 19 August, 2020Only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.

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