Deputy Head of Finance, Accra

A reputable state owned enterprise is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment to fill the position of: Deputy Head of Finance

Job Summary

This role is to coordinate and supervise all accounting functions, financial analysis and managing the development and administration of the budget process

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Finance to oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure
• Responsible for the control and maintenance of all financial transactions and accounting records in compliance with general accounting standards and applicable government regulations
• Manage payables, receivable, payroll, contracts, client invoicing
• Review all monthly and annual financial reports for compliance and accuracy
• Ensure proper fiscal reporting
• Prepare operating budget, oversee multi-year fiscal planning and coordinate annual audit
• Assist in the analysis of all budgets for review by the Head of Finance
• Planning, directing, coordinating and reviewing all personnel within the Division
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedure
• Sound grasp of project finance and fundamentals of upstream project economics
  
  

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Chartered with membership in a recognised professional body e.g ACCA, ICA, CPA, CA
• 5 years post qualification experience
• 10 years in managerial position
  
  

Technical Competencies

Must possess demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Programme-based budgeting
• Working knowledge in project management and procurement
• Financial administration and
• Policy analysis
  
  

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership, administrative and supervisory skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• computer literacy including good knowledge of modern accounting software's and
• Negotiation skills
  
  

Location: Accra