Director of Finance

About the role

The University seeks a senior finance professional to lead its financial directorate. Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Finance will ensure sound financial management, strategic budgeting, and compliance with statutory regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance directorate and regularly advise the President on financial matters.
• Prepare statements, accounts and estimates for the Academic Board and Council.
• Collect monies due to the university and authorise payments.
• Develop the annual budget and present it for review and approval.
• Maintain books and records in accordance with Council and Auditor‑General requirements.
• Report any record‑keeping failures to the Finance Committee.
• Prepare consolidated accounts for all university units.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.
• Advise on or source funding for university initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921).
• 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, leadership, communication and ICT competence.

Required skills

• ICT proficiency

What we offer

• Full‑time appointment with a minimum four‑year term.
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy at a leading Ghanaian university.