Finance Officer at Wesley College of Education

About the Organization

Wesley College of Education is a public teacher training institution located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, affiliated with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi under the new Teacher Education Reform.

Position Overview

The Finance Officer serves as the Chief Accounting Officer of the college and the Chief Financial Advisor to the Principal. This role carries general responsibility for the administration of the college's financial affairs to ensure its financial health and stability. The Finance Officer exercises direct superintendence over all accounting officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect all legitimate revenue due to the college
• Exercise control over expenditure in line with the college's objectives and budgets
• Prepare the annual budget of the college for presentation to the appropriate governing bodies for approval and implementation
• Ensure that the 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 as well as all relevant national laws
• Liaise with the appointed external auditors to ensure the college's financial statements are properly audited

Qualifications Required

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Chartered Accountant certification
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Deputy Finance Officer in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution or organization

Employment Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Kumasi, Ghana