Director, Finance and IT
Description:
Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG) has vacancy for well-organised, client-oriented and energetic individual with relevant qualification/s and experience to occupy the under listed senior management position in the organisation. MSIG's goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and improve access to the use of Family Planning (FP) and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services. MSIG is part of Marie Stopes International's global partnership, which operates in over 37 countries worldwide.
We seek the services of a Director, Finance and IT
Job Title: Director, Finance and IT
Job Location: Accra, Greater Accra
Length of Contract: Two (2) years contract
Job Summary
- The job holder is part of the senior leadership of MSIG's team and provides strategic financial management to the country programme. The Director, Finance and IT will ensure that appropriate financial systems /procedure and strong controls are in place to support the continued growth of the country programme. S/he provides leadership to the Finance and IT team and advises the Country Director and Senior Management Team on the financial health and strategy of the business
Job Description
- Leads the development of financial Strategies/Policies such as reserve policy, funding strategy/mix, financial aspect of strategy, reviews financial procedures manual and prepares financial annual report
- Submits all relevant (monthly, quarterly, yearly etc) donor reports in line with specific donor requirements both in-country and out - international/head office
- Leads and supervises the payroll function, ensuring there are efficient systems, processes and controls that ensure timely and accurate payment and deductions
- Leads and oversees timely external audit that ensures minimal audit issues, and lead in the implementation of audit recommendations
- Keeps an efficient Fixed Asset Management system that tracks assets in all locations and ensures regular update for management decision making
- Leads stock and inventory management system that safeguards stocks and prevent wastage, ensures good custody of stock and continuous adequate stocks supplies
- Leads the IT team to ensure IT needs and systems are in place
Qualification and Requirements
- Qualified accountant with any of these certifications ( ICAG, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)
- Bachelor of Accountancy or Finance or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent in Accounting or any relevant discipline
- Senior level work experience in financial management
- At least ten (10) years of post-graduate relevant work experience with at least six (6) years of experience in a significant senior management/director position
- Experience in successfully managing similar sized (or larger) annual budgets and in a commercial work environment will be an advantage
- Experience of financial grant management for at least two of the following: USAID, DFID and European Commission; experience in developing successful proposal budgets
- Able to work on own initiative and at long periods
- Ability to perform under pressure, handle heavy workloads and meet stringent reporting deadlines
- Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
- Computer literate and hands-on experience with computerised accounting systems; knowledge of SUN systems
- Pro-family planning and pro-choice
NB:
This is a local position. Interested Non-Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana. Please label application and email with the exact job title and location if indicated. Please take note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:
Director - Human Resource, Organisation and Admin
Marie Stopes Int. Ghana
PMB 267, Accra
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