Director, Finance

Job purpose

The Director of Finance will provide strategic leadership and specialist guidance for all finance-related operations within the Authority.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the Authority’s regular financial statements and reports.
• Drive initiatives to secure funding and strengthen the revenue position of the Authority.
• Offer advice on revenue generation and effective revenue administration.
• Coordinate the allocation of financial and material resources needed to support the Authority’s work.
• Compile and manage the Authority’s annual budget.
• Track and regulate cash inflows and outflows to support day-to-day operations and investment requirements.
• Guide management on sound and responsible financial management practices.
• Lead, administer, and supervise the work of the Finance Department.
• Ensure departmental plans, programmes, and activities are implemented effectively.
• Set, assess, and update standards and guidelines for financial operations across the Authority.
• Oversee the preparation of annual and other recurring departmental reports.
• Evaluate the performance of departmental staff under direct supervision.

Qualification and experience

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or another closely related field from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Professional chartered accountancy status from ICA Ghana, ACCA, or another recognized accounting body.
• At least 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including 5 years at senior management level in a reputable organization.

Skills and competencies

• Strong understanding of financial, procurement, auditing, and labour regulations.
• Experience with organizational development and change management.
• Working knowledge of accounting and finance systems.
• Ability to manage financial resources and computer-based finance tools.
• Negotiation, diplomacy, lobbying, and fundraising capability.
• Solid grasp of public administration and public policy analysis.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of project and programme management.
• High standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Understanding of public financial management laws and regulations.

Application details

This role is based in Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and CV by email to the address provided in the source notice. The application deadline is 14 April 2022.