Koforidua Technical University Recruitment for Director of Finance

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Koforidua Technical University Recruitment for Director of Finance. The application deadline is 13 May 2019.

Koforidua Technical University was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 922 (2016) and amended by Act 974 (2018). The vision of the University is to be providers of standard science and technology education, a center of excellence in applied research and a reference point for solutions to community problems; the mission of the University is to provide tertiary level technical education through the development of career-focused skills in collaboration with industry; and the core values of the University are innovation, integrity, and impact.

Job Description

Company: Koforidua Technical University
Location: Ghana
State: Koforidua
Job type: Full-Time

Duties & Responsibilities

The Director of Finance shall:

• Be the Chief Accounting Officer and the Chief Financial Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor
• Have general responsibility of the financial affairs of the University that will ensure its financial health and exercise direct superintendence over all accounting officers
• Be responsible for collecting all legitimate revenue due to the university
• Exercise control over expenditure in line with the University’s objectives and budgets appropriate governing body for approval and implementation
• Be responsible for ensuring that the financial statements of the University are drawn up in accordance with the technical universities Act 2016, Act 992, the harmonized statutes, applicable accounting standards and all other regulations approved by the University as well as other relevant national laws and regulations
• Liaise with the appointed external auditors to get the University’s financial statements audited

Qualifications

• Be a Chartered Accountant and hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant field
• Have served as a Deputy Director of Finance in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution /organization for at least 6 years
• Be analytical, critical, results-oriented, innovative and visionary
• Possess hands-on ability to work independently
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Be a good team player
• Possess strong IT skills and familiarity with accounting software
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and possess a proactive commercial flair

Terms of Appointment

• The Director of Finance shall hold office for 4 years and may, upon application, be eligible for re-appointment for a further term only, provided that no part of the second term enters the compulsory retirement age
• Salary and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive and will be specified in the letter of appointment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit an application letter together with the following: • Six (6) copies of Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees; and • A 3 page vision statement • The application should be forwarded under REGISTERED COVER marked “Application for Director of Finance of Koforidua Technical University” The marked applications for each of the positions should reach any one of the following addresses in both hard and soft copies not later than Monday, 13th May 2019. The Chairman Search Committee for Vice Chancellor Mr. Edward Asante Antwi C/o Head, General Administration Koforidua Technical University (KTU) PO Box KF 981 Koforidua, E/R Soft copies must be forwarded to:gen.admin@ktu.edu.gh OR The Chairman Search Committee for Vice Chancellor C/o The Office Manager Universities of Ghana Overseas Office Ghana Universities House 321 City Road London ECIV ILJ United Kingdom Soft copies must be forwarded to gen.admin@ktu.edu.gh