3 Apr 2020

Director of Finance at University of Professional Studies

 Accra

Job Description

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The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Director of Finance.

Job Description

• The Director of Finance is the head of the Finance Directorate of the University and is under the Vice-Chancellor, responsible for the management of the finances of the

The Director of Finance is responsible for the following:

• Preparation of consolidated accounts of the units of the University
• Preparation of the financial statements for the university and subsidiaries, including liaising with the external Auditor and preparing analysis to enable the financial statements to be audited.
• Delivery of a first class budgeting, financial reporting and accounting service for the University
• Provision of financial leadership by ensuring that University management understands the financial implications of their decisions and actions
• Ensuring that proper books of accounts and records of the University are kept in a manner and form required by the Council
• Calling for and receiving moneys due to the University and make on behalf of the University the authorised payments
• Sourcing for funds for the University
• Working with the University management to prepare business strategies, financial plans and deliver against budgets

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant must:

• Hold a Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Be a Chartered Accountant
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years post professional qualification working experience And
• Be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate and direct staff;
• Be above reproach and must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have served in a University or an analogous institution, or in a reputable and recognised practicing firm, industry, commerce and/or public sector in a managerial position

Terms of Appointment

Salaries and fringe benefits attached to the post are very attractive and will be specified in the instrument of appointment by the Council.

Location: Accra

Closing Date: 17 April, 2020

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