College Finance Officer at SDA College of Education

About the Position

The College Governing Council, in consultation with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the College's affiliate University, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), invites applications from interested and qualified persons for the position of College Finance Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief Accounting Officer of the College and Chief Financial Advisor to the Principal
• Oversee the administration of the College's financial affairs to ensure its financial health
• Exercise direct superintendence over all legitimate revenue due to the College
• Control expenditure in line with the College's objectives and approved budgets
• Prepare the annual budget of the College for presentation to the appropriate governing body for approval and implementation
• Ensure that financial statements of the College are drawn up in accordance with the law establishing the colleges, the statutes, applicable accounting standards, and all other regulations approved by the College and relevant national laws
• Liaise with appointed external auditors to ensure the College's financial statements are audited

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree minimum in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• At least 4 years of experience as a Deputy Finance Officer in a College of Education or a comparable grade in a similar institution or organization

Required Skills and Attributes

• Analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Result-oriented and innovative mindset
• Visionary perspective
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills

Position Details

Location: Koforidua, Ghana

Employment Type: Full-Time