Job Description

• The Director of Finance is the Chief Accounting Officer and head of the Directorate of Finance of the University.
• He/she is responsible to the President for coordinating and supervising all accounting and financial activities in the University College

Duties/Responsibilities
The Director of Finance shall:

• Offer professional advice on the University's financial arrangements and performances
• Be the custodian of ail accounting records
• Control the disbursement of funds and ensure that:
  • All financial transactions within and involving the University College are done in accordance with the Financial Administration Act. 2003 (ACT 654), Procurement Act, 2003 (ACT 663) Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (ACT 658) Financial Administration Regulation, 2004 (U 1802), Presbyterian University College, Ghana's Accounting Manual, etc.
  • Supervise the preparation of financial statements of the Presbyterian University College
• Design and maintain an effective and appropriate accounting and internal control systems in the Presbyterian University College, Ghana

Required Skills or Experience

Candidates seeking appointment to this position must:

• Possess a researched postgraduate degree in Accounting related area of specialization
• Be a member of a recognized professional accounting body e.g ICA, ACCA, CIMA etc. in Ghana or abroad.
• Have at least five (5) years experience as a Deputy Finance Officer/Deputy Internal Auditor in a university or an analogous institution.
• Have at least ten (10) years post-qualification experience as a professional accountant in a recognised tertiary institution, a practicing firm, industry, commerce or public practice.
• Have considerable knowledge of 11 university set up