Director of Finance

About the role

Reporting to the President of the University College, the Director of Finance is responsible for the financial management and administration of the institution. The role provides strategic financial advice to senior leadership and ensures compliance with regulatory and public financial management requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance directorate, informing and advising the President on university finances on a regular basis.
• Prepare statements, accounts and estimates for Academic Board and Council consideration.
• Collect monies due to the university and authorise payments on its behalf.
• Prepare and present the annual university budget for review and approval.
• Maintain books of accounts and records in accordance with Council and Auditor‑General requirements.
• Report any failures in record‑keeping to the Finance Committee.
• Consolidate accounts of all university units and facilitate internal and external audits.
• Source and advise on funding opportunities and ensure compliance with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016.

Required profile

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