Director, Finance - Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the following position: Director, Finance

Duties/Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement guidelines and procedures governing the Finance and Accounting systems
• Ensure that proper books of accounts are maintained
• Manage the accounting functions of the GAEC ensuring that sound financial management and accounting practices are developed and implemented
• Ensure effective and efficient execution and accounting of all financial transactions of the GAEC’s annual budgeting and planning processes
• Ensure the preparation of quarterly financial performance reports against budgets and strategic goals
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements e.g public financial management act, audit service act, public procurement act, pensions act, etc.
• Ensure efficient and effective management of GAEC’s central stores
• Any other duties to be assigned by the Director-General

The Person

• Must not be more than 55 years old at the time of appointment
• Must be a distinguished scholar and researcher of local and/or international repute in the field of nuclear sciences, their applications and related technologies
• Must have proven organisational and leadership skills
• Must have experience in fundraising and revenue mobilisation
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be a team player with the ability to manage and/or control crisis

Qualification Required & Experience

• A chartered membership in good standing of a recognised professional body (e.g Institute of Chartered Accountant-Ghana, Association of
• Chartered certified Accountant. U.K Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – U.K etc) relevant to the position
  A minimum of 15 years experience relevant to the position, with a minimum of 10 years at a senior management level in a research or analogous institution
• Must be at least a Principal Accountant or equivalent

Location: Accra