Criteria

Essential

Desirable

6.1

Educational Requirements

• Postgraduate Degree in Accounting or related field with Bachelors Degree in Accounting from a recognised institution.

• A chartered Accountant ( ACCA/ICA (Gh./CIMA, CPA)
• Evidence of continuous professional training in accounting
• Leadership and management training

6.2

Experience

• 5 years experience at the grade of Principal Accountant

or

• 13 years post Bachelors’ Degree relevant working experience in a recognized institution/organization

or

• 5 years Post-graduate qualification experience with at least 3 years at Management level with a recognized institution or organization

5 years post Chartered Accountant qualification experience with at least 3 years at Management level with a recognized public institution.

6.3 

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and guidelines governing public sector accounting and finance practice  in Ghana
• Knowledge of MOH Accounting Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of general administrative practices and office procedures / protocols
• Adequate understanding of:

1. General ledger accounting practices
2. Cost analysis
3. Accounting principles

• Knowledge about computer- based accounting systems.

6.4

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication skills.
• ICT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to design financial spreadsheets and analyze data and information
• Ability to demonstrate and participate in effective team working

6.5

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to the course of improving mental health in Ghana
• Integrity, flexibility, enthusiasm, motivation, courtesy, trustworthiness and being fair and firm.

6.6

Other Requirement

• The applicants should preferably be on the Controller and Accountant General’s (CAGD’s) payroll of any agency or partner within the Ministry of Health.