The Council ofSt Ambrose College of Education, Dorma Akwamu, announces that the following position: Finance Officer
Responsibilities and Duties
The Finance Officer is the Chief Accounting Officer of the College and Chief Financial Advisor to the Principal
He/She has the responsibility for the Administration of the financial affairs of the college that will ensure its financial health and he/she exercises direct supervision over all accounting officers
He/She is responsible for collecting all legitimate revenue due the college
The Finance Officer exercises control over expenditure in the line the college objectives and budget
He/She has the duty of preparing the annual budget of the college for presentation to the appropriate governing body for approval and implementation
The Finance Officer is also responsible for ensuring that the financial statements of the college are drawn up in accordance with the Law establishing the colleges, the statues, applicable accounting standards and all other regulations approved by the colleges as well as all other national laws and liaises with the external auditors to get the college’s financial statements audited.
Qualification Required & Experience
Applicant must hold first degree or comparable qualification plus a professional qualification or a master’s degree in the relevant area
He/She must have served as Deputy Finance Officer in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years
In addition, applicant must be analytical, critical, results-oriented, innovative and visinary, among others
Possess hands-on ability to work independently
Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Possess strong IT skills and familiarity with accounting software
Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills
Location:Dorma Akwamu
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