Work Description
Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager, the Finance and operations manager (F&O) will be primarily responsible for overall finance and operations management of Aurum Institute Ghana. The F&O will also be required to undertake internal and external stakeholder engagement with Aurum colleagues and funder donors of the organisation, and various other stakeholders.
Technical Work Responsibilities
- Maintaining strong internal controls
- Ensuring right postings in accounting software
- Month-end close process
- Production of management accounts
- Preparation of year-end accounts for annual audit
- Collaborating with Auditors for statutory audit
- Production of funder reports
- Budget preparations
- Ensuring statutory filings are timely done
- Occasional arbitrary reports that may come from management and donors
Qualification
A qualified Accountant (ICA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
Advantageous
- Certificate in Project Management
Experience
- At least 5 years’ Post qualification experience
- Experience with donor funded project financial management
- Experience with engaging internal and external stakeholders in project management
- Experience with the review of project-related plans including workplans
Requirements
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient personal computer skills especially in Microsoft office suite
- Minimal/Moderate overnight travel (up to 10%) by land or air if required.
- Willing to work overtime when required.
- Proven track record at working in fast-paced complex and dynamic environment
Closing date 11 October 2024
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Aurum Institute welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.
