Director, Finance

Job Summary

Provide leadership, technical and administrative direction for the effective and efficient financial management of the Authority.

Minimum Qualification: MBA / MSc

Experience Level: Management level

Experience Length: 10 years

Job Description/Requirements

The Position is for a short-term contract of six (6) months, with the possibility of becoming permanent.


Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees the provision of inputs for the formulation of policies

Oversees the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes and activities of the Department

Exercises oversight responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the human, material and financial resources of the Department

Co-ordinates the preparation of the annual budget of the Authority

Oversees the preparation and submission of the annual budget of the Authority

Oversees the analysis and interpretation of financial reports for the Authority

Oversees the preparation of annual financial performance reports of the Authority

Maintains appropriate relationship with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government and stakeholders on issues relating to finance

Identifies sources of funding to improve the revenue base of the Authority

Advises Management on the financial management laws, regulations, fiscal policies and any other financial issues

Provides financial advice for the development of proposals

Ensures the implementation of financial recommendations contained in audit reports

Ensures the judicious use of funds in accordance with relevant financial regulations

Ensures the development and implementation of financial control system for the Authority

Ensures the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Department

Oversees the implementation of the Performance Management systems within the Department

Supervises and appraises the performance of subordinate staff.

Qualification and Experience

A minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting or any other related disciplines

Must be a chartered member of a recognized and relevant professional body (e.g. ICA-GH, ACCA, or CIMA)

A minimum of ten (10) years post-Bachelor's degree or its professional equivalent relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in Senior Management position

Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Authority.

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