Director of Finance

About the role

Koforidua Technical University is recruiting a Director of Finance, who will act as Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor. The post holder has overall responsibility for the University's financial affairs, its accounting officers and the collection of legitimate revenue, and must ensure financial statements comply with the technical universities Act 2016, Act 992, the harmonised statutes, accounting standards and other applicable laws.

Key responsibilities

• Exercise general responsibility for the University's financial affairs and its health, and direct supervision of all accounting officers
• Collect all legitimate revenue due to the University
• Control expenditure in line with the University's objectives, budgets and the approval of the governing body
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with the technical universities Act 2016, Act 992, the harmonised statutes, accounting standards and other regulations
• Liaise with the appointed external auditors on the audit of the financial statements

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant with a Master's degree in a relevant field
• At least 6 years' experience as Deputy Director of Finance in a University or a comparable grade in a similar institution
• Analytical, critical, results-oriented, innovative and visionary, able to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills, strong IT skills and familiarity with accounting software

What we offer

• Appointment for 4 years, with possible re-appointment for a further term only if no part of the second term falls within the compulsory retirement age
• Salary and fringe benefits specified in the letter of appointment

To apply, send six copies of your CV with three referees and a 3-page vision statement by registered cover to the Chairman Search Committee, by 13 May 2019, in hard and soft copy.