Director of Finance

About the role

The Director of Finance leads the financial management and administration of Ghana Technology University College, reporting directly to the President. This senior position combines regulatory, operational and strategic responsibilities to ensure the university’s financial health.

Key responsibilities

• Provide regular financial updates and advice to the President and senior management.
• Prepare statements, accounts and estimates for Academic Board and Council consideration.
• Collect monies due to the university and authorise payments.
• Develop, present and monitor the annual university budget.
• Maintain books of accounts and records in compliance with Council and Auditor‑General requirements.
• Report any failures in record‑keeping to the Finance Committee.
• Prepare consolidated accounts for all university units.
• Facilitate internal and external auditors in their work.
• Advise on, and source, funding opportunities for the university.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) and undertake any additional assignments from the Council or President.

Required profile

• Post‑graduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Member of a recognised professional accounting body (e.g., ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA).
• Minimum ten (10) years post‑qualification professional experience.
• At least four (4) years in a senior finance role within a university or comparable institution, OR fifteen (15) years in reputable firms, industry, commerce or public service.
• Demonstrated integrity, competence, contemporary leadership, communication and ICT skills.

Required skills