Finance Officer at St. Joseph’s College of Education

About St. Joseph's College of Education

St. Joseph's College of Education was established in 1948 and elevated to the status of a College of Education by an Act of Parliament in 2012 (Act 847). The College Governing Council invites applications from interested and qualified persons for the position of Finance Officer.

Position Overview

The College Academic Board, in consultation with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), invites applications from interested and qualified persons for the position of Finance Officer of the College.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of policies relating to accounting and financial control in the college
• Corporate planning with respect to budgeting and budgetary control and long-term or strategic planning regarding all college finances
• Liaison with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in respect of financial matters affecting the college
• Exercise oversight responsibility for the accounting functions of other self-accounting and income-generating units of the college
• Preparation and consolidation of final accounts and commenting on management reports for external auditors
• Ensure, on behalf of council, that proper records are kept of all college property, assets, stocks, valuables, and funds in a register

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related area
• Chartered Accountant designation
• Membership in a recognised professional accountancy body

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of service as a Deputy Finance Officer in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution or organisation

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Category: Accounting