World Child Cancer Recruitment for Finance Manager

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for World Child Cancer Recruitment for Finance Manager. World Child Cancer Recruitment application deadline is 07 January 2019.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of financial procedures and the finances of the country office. S/He will be responsible for preparing financial reports for local management, preparing the payroll and maintaining accounts payables within the constraints of relevant laws, regulations and organisational policies.

• To manage all aspects related to finance management, providing high quality leadership and managerial oversight of financial department
• Participate in financial planning; support the programmes team in preparation of proposals and operational budgets
• Support the Programme Coordinator with adequate communication of plans to programme staff, partners, and the UK office.
• Ensure staff are aware of the financial accountabilities; communicate on financial expectations and provide constructive feedback on forecasts and expenditure
• Stay up to date on the latest developments in tax and other applicable laws in the country; ensuring all Government statutory regulations including payment of taxes and social security fund deductions to the relevant authorities are submitted timely
• Coordinate and support external audits and any possible internal and donor audits
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports and analysis; ensure respective budget holders understand the variance implications and how to respond to and manage them effectively.
• Train team on financial policies and procedures and ensure compliance with those policies by all programme team members
• Monitor the payment of salaries and allowances of programme team members; ensure the timely payment of taxes, insurance and benefits, and ensures the maintenance of payroll records.
• Monitor petty cash accounts including the spot checking of balances and payments.

Qualification Required & Experience

• 7 years’ experience in a similar role, working with in international charity or similar organisations
• Excellent command on MS Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience managing a direct report(s)
• Experience in budgetary management, forecasting and financial control
• Detail oriented person with the drive for quality work
• A naturally proactive person who will critically assess their own performance
• Tolerant and determined team player with good communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Salary: TBC

Location: Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra

How to Apply for World Child Cancer Recruitment for Finance Manager

Please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) which outlines how you meet the person specification to Joseph Dixon at: [email protected]

Closing Date: 07 January, 2019