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Senior Officer, Finance
RegionGreater AccraCityAccraContractFull timePosted2026-08-27Close dateNot specifiedExperience8 yearsSourceJobWeb Ghana
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AI summary
A reputable public institution in Ghana is hiring a Senior Officer, Finance to provide senior professional and supervisory support for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial controls. The role requires a master's degree, professional membership, and at least eight years' experience including four in senior management. Applications should be submitted by email with the role as the subject line.
- Senior finance role in a reputable Ghanaian public institution
- Focus on accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and controls
- Requires a master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
- Minimum 8 years' experience including 4 in senior management
- Professional membership required where applicable
- Apply by email with 'Senior Officer, Finance' as subject
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AI salary guide
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required8+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in finance, finance officer, accountantThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in AccraThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
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- Place your strongest Senior Officer, Finance evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Reputable Institution and the role in Accra.
- Add concrete examples related to finance, finance officer, accountant, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from JobWeb Ghana; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Accra under the listed contract or schedule?
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Original source description
A reputable public institution invites applications from suitable qualified, experienced result-oriented persons for the following position: Senior Officer, Finance
Job Purpose
- • To provide senior professional and supervisory support for the effective management f the institution’s accounting, financial reporting, financial control and related financial operations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and accounting standards
- Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Provide technical input into formulation and review of financial policies, procedures and systems
- Supervise implementation of approved financial management programmes and activities
- Coordinate preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, management accounts and periodic financial reports
- Coordinate development, implementation and review of budgeting guidelines, procedures and systems
- Monitor revenue and expenditure performance against approved budgets and provide timely analysis and advice through the Director, Finance
- Support identification and analysis of funding
Requirements
- Liaise with Directorates and relevant stakeholders on budget preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting
- Ensure budgeting activities comply with applicable public financial management laws, regulations and fiscal policies
- Provide budgetary and financial input into institutional proposals, programmes and intitiatives
- Coordinate implementation of relevant audit recommendations relating to budgeting and budgetary controls
- Review quarterly, annual and other periodic budget performance reports and recommend corrective action
- Coordinate preparation and implementation of the unit’s annual work plan and budget
- Support implementation of the performance management system within the unit
- Supervise and appraise subordinate staff
- Perform other related duties assigned by the Director, Finance
Experience
- • A minimum of a master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or any other related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution
- • Membership of a relevant and recognized professional body, where applicable
- • A minimum of 8 years post-bachelor’s relevant work experience, 4 years of which must be in a Senior Management position in a reputable institution
- • Must pass a selection interview conducted by the institution in collaboration with the Public Services Commission
- Accra
- How To Apply For The Job
- Interested and qualified persons should submit:
- • Application letter
- • Detailed Curriculum vitae (CV)
- • Copies of relevant academic and professional
- Applications should be submitted via email to:
- [email protected]
- Applicants should state ‘Senior Officer, Finance’ as the subject of the email.
- 23 September, 2024
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