Finance Officer at St. Joseph’s College of Education

About the Organization

St. Joseph's College of Education was established in 1948 and was 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 candidates for the position of Finance Officer.

Job Details

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

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
• Liaise 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
• Prepare and consolidate final accounts and provide commentary 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

Qualifications Required

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Must be a Chartered Accountant
• Member of a recognised professional accountancy body
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Deputy Finance Officer in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation