Finance Administrator at Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)

About the Organization

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the University of Cape Coast have partnered to implement the TAGDev 2.0 Programme in Ghana. TAGDev 2.0 aims to ensure that Africa's young people and their institutions drive inclusive, equitable, and climate-smart resilient socio-economic development in their societies. RUFORUM is coordinating the programme with sponsorship from the MasterCard Foundation.

The service agreement establishes the Agri-food Systems and Entrepreneurship Center (ASEC), which will serve as the TAGDev 2.0 Programme Coordinating Unit for the first phase of 5 years at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

Position Details

• Job Title: Finance Administrator
• Location: Cape Coast, Ghana
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Category: Accounting

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support financial administration and accounts of the Programme at the University
• Ensure compliance with approved financial management guidelines
• Prepare all requisite reconciliations and provide timely financial returns to the RUFORUM Secretariat
• Prepare accurate and quality financial reports according to prescribed reporting formats
• Critically analyze budget processes, expenditure control, and budget performance

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce (Finance and Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option), or equivalent qualification

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in financial and accounting software applications
• Ability to critically analyze budget processes, expenditure control, and financial issues
• Strong capability to prepare accurate financial reports according to prescribed formats
• Flexibility in working schedules, including ability to travel at short notice