Africa Centre of Excellence Accounting Jobs in Kumasi
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Applications are invited from qualified persons for appointment as Project Manager and Project Accountant at the Africa Centre of excellence (ACE) for Engineering Education and Research at KNUST, The Centre is focused on institution-wide strengthening of engineering and technology programmes. Within the College of Engineering, KNUST, to address the shortage of high level skills and applied research. ACE seeks to deliver postgraduate programmes, conduct and disseminate applied research focused on addressing developmental challenges relating to industrialization, digital development (ICT), energy systems,
renewable energy, manufacturing, food and agro processing, exploration and development of the Oil and gas industry.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Job type: The Contract is for a period of 4 years.
Date for commencement of work: June 03, 2019
Remuneration: Salary and conditions of service are attractive.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
- Provide general assistance to the Centre Leader;
- Maintain financial records on the project;
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports to the funding Agency
- Preparation of payment vouchers in accordance with project requirement;
- Prepare returns on all advanced funds and expenses;
- Assist with procurement in accordance with project requirements;
- Prepare bank reconciliation statement on monthly basis;
- Maintain and update project assets register;
- Prepare budget and budgetary controls to assist management in decision-making;
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Prepare annual accounts for auditinq and publish on the Centre's website;
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Provide sound financial management and enqaqe with students, researchers and partners for the smooth running of project
activitles;
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Liaise with the project manager and monitoring and evaluation personnel to provide advice on project risk (financial health h
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Link up with the Office of Grants and Research (OGP) and entre relevant project financial information into the Grants Accounts Management System (GAMS); and.
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Advise on priorities for the achievement of Project deliverables.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or any equivalent qualification;
- Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG);
- A project management qualification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) will be an advantage;
- Must be computer literate with at least two years of experience in project accounting;
- Must possess a high level of analytical ability in order to identify and review problems, make independent decisions and/or
recommend solutions;
- Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial management practices, including a basic understanding of systems of internal control sufficient to review, analyse and interpret procedures and results in order to determine whether transactions and activity comply with laws, regulations, terms and conditions of capital projects contract documents, policies and procedures;
- Ability to deliver high quality customer service to diverse groups:
- Advanced working knowledge of performance measurements and quality service principles to ensure delivery of capital projects accounting services to meet established standards;
- Experience in delivering effective presentations;
- Working knowledge of University accounting, payroli, personnel, material management policies and procedures to effectively review and correct financial transactions using manual forms and electronic media;
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral);
- Knowledge in French (written and oral) Will be an added advantage.
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1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Applications are invited from qualified persons for appointment as Project Manager and Project Accountant at the Africa Centre of excellence (ACE) for Engineering Education and Research at KNUST, The Centre is focused on institution-wide strengthening of engineering and technology programmes. Within the College of Engineering, KNUST, to address the shortage of high level skills and applied research. ACE seeks to deliver postgraduate programmes, conduct and disseminate applied research focused on addressing developmental challenges relating to industrialization, digital development (ICT), energy systems,
renewable energy, manufacturing, food and agro processing, exploration and development of the Oil and gas industry.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Job type: The Contract is for a period of 4 years.
Date for commencement of work: June 03, 2019
Remuneration: Salary and conditions of service are attractive.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
- Provide general assistance to the Centre Leader;
- Maintain financial records on the project;
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports to the funding Agency
- Preparation of payment vouchers in accordance with project requirement;
- Prepare returns on all advanced funds and expenses;
- Assist with procurement in accordance with project requirements;
- Prepare bank reconciliation statement on monthly basis;
- Maintain and update project assets register;
- Prepare budget and budgetary controls to assist management in decision-making;
-
Prepare annual accounts for auditinq and publish on the Centre's website;
-
Provide sound financial management and enqaqe with students, researchers and partners for the smooth running of project
activitles; -
Liaise with the project manager and monitoring and evaluation personnel to provide advice on project risk (financial health h
-
Link up with the Office of Grants and Research (OGP) and entre relevant project financial information into the Grants Accounts Management System (GAMS); and.
-
Advise on priorities for the achievement of Project deliverables.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or any equivalent qualification;
- Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG);
- A project management qualification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) will be an advantage;
- Must be computer literate with at least two years of experience in project accounting;
- Must possess a high level of analytical ability in order to identify and review problems, make independent decisions and/or
recommend solutions; - Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial management practices, including a basic understanding of systems of internal control sufficient to review, analyse and interpret procedures and results in order to determine whether transactions and activity comply with laws, regulations, terms and conditions of capital projects contract documents, policies and procedures;
- Ability to deliver high quality customer service to diverse groups:
- Advanced working knowledge of performance measurements and quality service principles to ensure delivery of capital projects accounting services to meet established standards;
- Experience in delivering effective presentations;
- Working knowledge of University accounting, payroli, personnel, material management policies and procedures to effectively review and correct financial transactions using manual forms and electronic media;
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral);
- Knowledge in French (written and oral) Will be an added advantage.