Job Vacancy For Director of Finance

• Reporting to the President of the University College, the Director of Finance is responsible for the financial management and administration of the University College.
• The Director of Finance is a key university officer,who provides financial advice for the President and Management, and combines regulatory, operational and strategic approaches for the financial health of the University College.

• Inform, update and advise the President on the finances of the university in a regular and timely manner;
• Prepare for the consideration of the Academic Board the statements, accounts and estimates required by the Council;
• Call for and receive money due to the university and make authorised payments on behalf of the university;
• Be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget of the university and shall present the same through the Academic Board to Council for review and approval
• Ensure that the University's books of accounts and records are kept in a manner and form required by the Council and the Auditor-General;
• Report to the Finance Committee a case of failure to maintain the financial and other records of the university in the form required by the Council;
• Prepare consolidated accounts of the units of the university;
• Afford every facility to both internal and external auditors in the performance of their functions; advise on or source for funds for the university;
• Generally be responsible for ensuring that the university complies with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016, (Act 921); and,
• Discharge any other assignments that the Council or President shall deem necessary.

• Must possess a postgraduate degree in Accounting/Finance
• Must be a member of a recognized professional accounting body such ICA (Ghana), ACCA, CIMA
• Must have at least ten (10)years of post-qualification experience as a professional
• Must have served in a university or analogous institution as Deputy Finance Officer/Deputy Director of Finance/Deputy Internal Auditor for at least four (4) years OR A minimum of 15 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable and recognised practicing firms, industry, commerce and/or public service
• Must have proven track record of integrity, competence, contemporary leadership and communication skills, and ICT skills.

• The Appointment shall be full time and the applicant must be able to serve a minimum four-year Term of Office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of sixty (60).

• Application Letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• A Three (3) page Vision Statement
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates

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