Chief Finance Officer - Design & Technology Institute

The Design & Technology Institute (DTI) is an innovative social entrprise, whose aim is to become the premier TVET institution across west Africa, transforming youth livelihoods and aspirations. DTI provides high quality, employment-oriented technical and vocational education and skills training. It is an ambitious institution seeking to employ highly motivated, results-oriented and hardworking professionals to implement its mission of impacting the future of Africa’s youth in the following position: Chief Finance Officer

Job Summary

To manage the Finance and Accounting functions of DTI, ensuring the following, integrity of financial operations, prudent liquidity and risk management, preparation and submission of timely financial reports/statements to all stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Accounting / Financial policies, Operating standards, procedures and other support systems, including monitoring mechanisms in managing the finance and accounting function
• Implement internal controls and procedures to better identify and track financial performance, costs and minimise risks
• Provide inputs and leadership in the preparation of departmental budgets, monitor compliance with budget and lead periodic sessions to compare DTI’s actual performance with budget
• Provide direction on the management of DTI’s balance sheet and liquidity
• Manage cash prudently and offer advise on strategies and opportunities for investments.

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate should possess

• A first degree in finance or a related field plus a professional accounting qualification (CA Ghana, ACCA, ACMA) with a minimum of 10 years work experience, with at least 5 years in a management position. An MBA in Finance would be an added advantage. Must be a registered member of the institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana and have
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• computer literacy with strong functionality skills (familiarity with Excel, and other Accounting software / applications)

Location: Accra