Director of Finance

About the role

The Director of Finance will lead the university’s finance directorate, reporting directly to the President. This senior position is responsible for the overall financial management, strategic budgeting, and compliance with public financial regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Inform, update and advise the President on university finances on a regular basis.
• Prepare statements, accounts and estimates for Academic Board and Council consideration.
• Oversee cash collection, authorised payments and annual budget preparation.
• Ensure books of accounts and records meet Council and Auditor‑General requirements.
• Report any failures in financial record‑keeping to the Finance Committee.
• Prepare consolidated accounts for all university units and facilitate internal and external audits.
• Source and advise on funding opportunities for the university.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) and undertake any other assignments from the Council or President.

Required profile

• Post‑graduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Member of a recognized professional accounting body (e.g., ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA).
• At least ten years of post‑qualification professional experience.
• Four years in a senior finance role within a university or similar institution, or fifteen years in reputable firms, industry, commerce or public service.
• Proven track record of integrity, competence, contemporary leadership, communication and ICT skills.