Builsa Community Bank Ltd Seeks Chartered Accountants

Builsa Community Bank Ltd has accounting vacancies in Ghana to engage a firm of Chartered Accountants to fill the vacant position of independent (Statutory) Auditors of the Bank.

Required Skills or Experience

• Interested applicants must be a firm of Chartered Accountants in good standing with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana.

Job Expires: 12 August, 2013

How To Apply

Interested persons should send their applications and proposal to the address below:

The Manager
Builsa Community Bank Ltd
P. O. Box 25
Sandema

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Challenging Heights Recruits Programs Officer

Challenging Heights has project development jobs in Ghana to recruit Programs Officer. We deliver social justice interventions to children, women, and underserved communities in the coastal and farming communities of Ghana. This includes rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration of children who have been trafficked in the fishing industry, as well as creating community awareness on these issues in order to prevent trafficking and re-trafficking of children. Challenging Heights also contributes to policy and awareness creation and the public discourse on issues affecting Ghanaian children. Additionally, the organization runs a school for more than 700 children who are survivors of child trafficking or who are at risk of child trafficking. 

From the humble beginning of being a one-man unregistered organization in 2003, Challenging Heights has grown to its present status of a formidable child-centered social justice organization that is at the forefront of fighting for the rights of children and underserved populations.

Challenging Heights is poised to scale up operations for the purpose of sustaining its program gains and services and improving upon the quality it offers to both its clients and supporters.

The Programs Officer will support international volunteers and visitors who come to Challenging Heights, as well as assist with programming tasks as needed. This will be achieved by orienting visitors to Challenging Heights programs and Ghanaian culture and managing communication with local and international partnerships. This position requires patience, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility.

For more information on Challenging Heights, please visit our website: www.challengingheights.org.

 

Job Description

Programs Officer

• Orient international visitors and volunteers to Challenging Heights programs, Ghanaian culture, local languages, and Winneba.
• Communicate with volunteers and visitors before arrival in Ghana through email, Skype, and phone.
• Liaise with Challenging Heights staff to create and manage volunteer work placements.
• Assist volunteers with planning trips within Ghana.
• Assist with communication with local and international partners.
• Write various reports for Challenging Heights.
• Assist Programs team with community programming as needed.

Required Skills or Experience

 Required qualifications, Skills or Experience

• A first degree in tourism, social sciences, or other relevant field required.
• Understanding of child rights and social justice agenda in Ghana. Knowledge of child trafficking, especially in the fishing industry in Ghana, a plus.
• Knowledge of local and national government structure and relevant laws and acts (Human Trafficking Act, Children's Act, etc). 

• Knowledge of international bodies and laws a plus.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with international visitors.
• Two years' experience in program management and/or tourism.
• Experience working with children, youth, and/or community groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice/human rights/child rights
• Experience with social research a plus.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly computer and internet literate. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Outgoing, flexible, and a quick learner. Passionate about human rights and justice.
• Ability to work long hours, including some weekends.
• High level of personal initiative and resourcefulness.
• Intercultural relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Ghanaian immigration procedures a plus.
• Fluent in Fante or Twi required.

Job Expires: 24 September, 2013

How To Apply

 To apply for this position, please email the following to infoCHghana@gmail.com (applications not including all of the below will not be considered):

• A one page Cover Letter, detailing experience that is relevant to the position.
• A CV/resume, including two professional references.
• A Writing Sample of your own work which demonstrates effective written communication on a relevant issue.

Please use the title of the position as the subject of the email.

Female candidates and graduates of UEW highly encouraged to apply. Ghanaian nationals only please.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as we hope to fill this position ASAP.

 Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.

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Sanford World Clinics Hires Registered Nurses

Sanford World Clinics has medical vacancies in Ghana to hire Registered Nurses. In 2007, Sanford Health launched an initiative to develop a series of pediatric clinics in areas in the U.S. and around the world that lack sufficient primary care services. In many developing countries, however, the most effective way to improve the health of children is treating the entire family. To accommodate this need, Sanford expanded its mission to include the potential for hundreds of community clinics to serve millions of people. Formed upon Sanford's century-long commitment to providing comprehensive health care in the Midwestern United States, The Sanford World Clinics represent the organization's international commitment to health and healing.

Job Description

Sanford World Clinics - Ghana is currently seeking Registered Nurses to join our team.

The professional nurse will provide care to patients by

• Contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to improve health outcomes.
• Responsible for evaluating patient responses to interventions and modify plan as needed.
• Several locations available in the Central and Greater Accra region.

Be part of a growing health care organization

Required Skills or Experience

• Registered General Nurse Diploma/Registered Nurse Degree
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience required
• Active PIN and registration with GNMC

Job Epires: 10 August, 2013

Contact: Ms. Peggy Canter

How To Apply

Interested applicants should send cover letter and curriculum vitae to: HRWorldClinics@sanfordhealth.org

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Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Hires Accountant

Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation (BBS Children’s Foundation)has accounting jobs in Ghana to hire Accountant. We are a humanitarian organization dedicated to caring for children adversely affected by poverty and disease in developing countries. 

Our mission is to help children become contributing members of society by providing them with basic needs, education, enrichment and recreation.  What makes us different from other organizations is our belief in the power of music to inspire and heal.  Thus a key component of our care is access to music and the arts. 

Job Description

Background
We are completing our first international project, the construction of a youth center in Ada, Ghana.  We call our youth center a Musical Village because it will have after school activities and recreation that a youth center typically provides but will also integrate the teaching, practice and performance of music.  Programs at the Musical Village will begin in July 2013.    In addition, the Foundation will continue providing basic needs, tutoring and music instruction to children in Accra.
Position Description
The position will establish and maintain accounting records and financial statements for BBS Children’s Foundation in Ghana that meet audit guidelines and legal standards.  It will also establish a systematic approach for the creation and payment of invoices for external vendor goods and services.  This position will report to the CEO and encompass Foundation operations in Accra and Ada.
Location
The position is in Accra at the BBS Children’s Foundation office.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain accounting and bookkeeping systems, making use of computer software
• Establish chart of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts daily
• Manage and reconcile GHC bank account on a monthly basis
• Report to CEO regarding the finances monthly or as needed.  Immediately bring discrepancies to her attention. 
• Prepare the monthly budget and wire transfer request in collaboration with the managers and submit to the CEO for review and approval
• Disburse the funds from the monthly budget and wire transfers, ensuring all payments have approval and supporting documentation
• Recommend and enforce procedure for submission and review of invoices from external vendors.  Identify standard information to be included on all invoices. 
• Work with external auditors to complete annual audited financial statements by March 1 of the following year
• Analyze operations and costs to identify trends, optimize current spending, and project future spending
• Calculate and submit payroll SSNIT contributions
• Determine taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information, show maturity in the execution of duties, and meet deadlines 
• Maintain at all times the highest ethical standards, truthfulness and honesty.  At no time will Employee compromise BBS Children’s Foundation reputation or place the Foundation in a position to be liable for losses due to unethical practices. 

Required Skills or Experience

Education

• BS in Accounting

Experience

• 5 years in Accounting
• CA or ACCA preferred but not required

Other Requirements

• Expertise in accounting/ bookkeeping software and Microsoft Office
• Fluency in English

Job Expires: 19 Aug., 2013 

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to

office@bbscfoundation.org
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Kwame Nkrumah University Recruits Finance Officer

Kwame Nkrumah University has Banking/Financing job vacancies in Ghana to recruit Finance Officer.

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the position of FINANCE OFFICER.

The Position:

• The Finance Officer is the Head of the Finance Office and shall be responsible, under the Vice-Chancellor, for the financial administration of the University.

Terms of Appointment: The Appointment shall be full time and the Applicant must be able to serve a minimum FOUR-YEAR Term of Office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60).

Required Skills or Experience

The Person:

• Must be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate and direct staff
• Must be above reproach and must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills
• Must possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Must be a Member of a recognized professional Accountancy/Auditing body (ICA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA, etc); possession of a Master's Degree, preferably MBA/MSc/Ms in Accounting/Finance would be an advantage
• Must have served in a University or analogous institution for at least 10 years as Deputy Finance Officer/Deputy Director of Finance/Deputy Internal Auditor. Or
• A minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience in a reputable and recognized practicing firms, industry, commence and/or public service

Job Expires: 16th Aug, 2013

How To Apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit an Application Letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a Three (3) page Vision Statement and Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.

Applications should be marked 'APPLICATION FOR FINANCE OFFICER' and forwarded under COVER to reach the following address to:

The Registrar
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Private Mail Bag
University Post Office
Kumasi - Ghana
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Plato Consult Ltd Seeks Financial Controller

Plato Consult Ltd has Media/Communication Jobs in Ghana to hire a responsible Financial Controller.

Job Description

A Reputable Media Company

The Financial Controller oversees the day to day activities of the finance team and ensures the companies finance function is organised and efficient and produces accurate financial and management accounts.  Reports to MD

Role Specific Requirements;

• Management of the finance function and overseeing the finance team.
•  Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows
•  Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes
•  Preparation of Monthly Consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet
•  Timely production of statutory and internal financial reports
•   Financial modelling and analysis
• Cash management and treasury duties
• Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
•  Overseeing the Payroll process
• Preparation of VAT returns

Required Skills or Experience

Minimum Experience :

 5 years in a finance department or finance related jobs

·         Experience from the Big 4 audit  firms, media agencies FMCG will be a plus

·         Advanced knowledge in excel

·         Hardworking, good oral and written communication

Knowledge of accounting software is a plus

Person Specific Requirement

a) Analytical skills

b) Confident, a self starter,

c) Ability to operate in a dynamic environment

d) Good attention to detail

e) Problem Solving skills

f) Team Player

g) Commitment and engagement
h) Good presentation skills

Job Expires: 23rd July, 2013

How To Apply

Interested applicants should please send CV’s to CV1@platogh.com or 0302924326/ 0289924326

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SADA-MVP Recruits Agricultural Project Supervisors

The Savannah Accelerated Development Authority Millennium Villages Project (SADA-MVP) has Agricultural Job vacancies in Ghana to recruit Agricultural Project Supervisors. We are an integrated programme which is being implemented in the West Mamprusi, Mamprugu-Moaduri and Builsa South Districts of the Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana. The project’s overall goal is to work with 30,000 people in the targeted rural communities in achieving the eight Millennium Development Goals, and to help establish a robust local economy that can sustain and extend the progress made during the project period. The project will achieve this by coordinating the delivery of a package of science-based proven interventions for agriculture, education, health, and rural infrastructure among others. The agriculture and environment sector forms a key component of the SADA-MVP. The main objective is to cut hunger, malnutrition and poverty by half, through increased production, access and utilization of nutritious foods, with a special focus on improving the nutritional status of pregnant women, nursing mothers and infants under five  (MDG 1). The SADA Millennium Villages Project with funding support from the British Department for International Development (DFID) is thus looking for suitable candidates to employ as Field Supervisors to supervise and coordinate the work of Agriculture Extension Agents in the Project communities.

Job Description

Job Title: Unit: SADA Millennium Villages Project
Location: Northern Ghana (Walewale & Fumbisi)

Job Summary
Purpose of the Position:
The Agriculture Project Supervisor is a member of SADA MVP agribusiness team and will work to promote knowledge management and usage at the community level to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the agribusiness and environment sectors of the project.  The incumbent will build strong relationships with the cooperative members especially the leadership with a focus on impact, and community ownership of all empowerment processes. The overall goal of the position is to assist the agribusiness team in achieving the MDGs especially food security and poverty reduction goal as well as ensuring environmental sustainability.
The Agriculture Project Supervisor will report directly to the Agriculture and Environment Coordinator as well, work closely with the Business Development Coordinator. Other important relationships will include the MoFA Agriculture Extension Officers, District Cooperative Officer, and the Agriculture Mechanization Officer in implementing agribusiness activities at community level.
Responsibilities/Duties:

1. The overall goal of the Agriculture Project Supervisor will be to assist Agriculture Extension Officers plan and implement their weekly and monthly operational plans that will lead to the achievements of the MDGs. The incumbent shall supervise and coordinate the work of the Agriculture Extension Officers in the beneficiary communities
2. Collaborate with MoFA AEAs, Agriculture Mechanization Officer and SADA MVP agribusiness team to implement agribusiness and mechanization project activities
3. Assist AEAs to review and develop operational work plans to carry out agribusiness activities on weekly, and monthly basis
4. Facilitate timely distribution of farm inputs to farmers
5. Ensure timely and appropriate land preparation services to farmers within the cluster
6. Ensuring timely and appropriate harvesting and shelling services to farmers within the cluster
7. Ensure that AEAs stay in communities to provide extension services to farmers
8. Report on acres ploughed on weekly and monthly basis
9. Assess capacity needs of AEAs and organize appropriate training sessions for them   and cooperative members at community level
10. Monitor and supervise the work of all agriculture extension agent
11. Assist agriculture extension officers to set up demonstration farms and field days
12. Assist the agriculture extension agents in conducting yield estimates studies
13. Work closely with the cooperative societies and the unions as well as the AEAs  in farm produce aggregation and marketing
14. Provide the necessary technical support to cooperative members and the AEAs to strengthen the overall performance of agribusiness activities
15. Stay at District level to supervise and coordinate activities of the AEAs
16. Collate data from AEAs and other stakeholders for analysis and reporting
17. Write and submit progress report to the agribusiness team on weekly and monthly basis
18. Carry out any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Team leader and the agribusiness team

Terms of offer:
MVP offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The employment contract is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal. MVP prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Skills or Experience

1. A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (Agronomy/Crops Option) with relevant field experience (5 years of field experience in similar position)
2. A highly motivated individual with a professional background to work as field extension agent in Agriculture and environmental issues
3. Skills in community mobilization and facilitation
4. Practical knowledge and skills in extension delivery services and on-farm agronomy
5. Experience working in an integrated community development project
6. A team player with good interpersonal skills in communication and dissemination of knowledge
7. Proven problem solving and organizational skills, flexibility and calm under pressure
8. Good computer skills
9. Fluency in local languages will be an advantage -mampruli and Buli
10. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
11. Must have excellent organizational skills, be self-motivated, be a team player and detail-oriented

Job Expires: 26 July, 2013

How To Apply

Interested applicants should send a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: SADA.MVP@millenniumpromise.org. and copy these two emails: employment@mdgwca.org and jacob.ubindam@millenniumpromise.org in the same application. “Application for Agriculture Project Supervisor” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

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