Director of Finance - University of Professional Studies



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The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.

The Director of Finance is the head of the Finance Directorate of the University and is under the Vice-Chancellor, responsible for the management of the finances of the

 

The Director of Finance is responsible for the following:

  • Preparation of consolidated accounts of the units of the University
  • Preparation of the financial statements for the university and subsidiaries, including liaising with the external Auditor and preparing analysis to enable the financial statements to be audited.
  • Delivery of a first class budgeting, financial reporting and accounting service for the University
  • Provision of financial leadership by ensuring that University management understands the financial implications of their decisions and actions


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  • Ensuring that proper books of accounts and records of the University are kept in a manner and form required by the Council
  • Calling for and receiving moneys due to the University and make on behalf of the University the authorised payments
  • Sourcing for funds for the University
  • Working with the University management to prepare business strategies, financial plans and deliver against budgets

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED AND EXPERIENCE

The applicant must:

  • Hold a Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Be a Chartered Accountant
  • Have a minimum of ten (10) years post professional qualification working experience And
  • Be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate and direct staff;
  • Be above reproach and must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Have served in a University or an analogous institution, or in a reputable and recognised practicing firm, industry, commerce and/or public sector in a managerial position

 

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Salaries and fringe benefits attached to the post are very attractive and will be specified in the instrument of appointment by the Council.



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