Chief Finance Officer
Job Description
The Chief Finance Officer will oversee and manage the operations of the Financial Management Services Division, strict compliance with accounting standards and legal obligations imposed on Parliament and Parliamentary Service. The closing date for the submission of applications is 5:00 pm Wednesday, 7th August, 2024. Please indicate your email address as well as telephone and/or fax numbers to facilitate ease of contact.
Requirement(s)
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Chief Finance Officer shall assist the Clerk to Parliament and Management of the Service through the Deputy Clerk responsible for Corporate and Financial Management Services, by performing the following duties: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Oversee and coordinate the quality control measures in the provision of services relating to finance, budget, accounting, compensation, pensions, procurement, and related services; to Speakership, Leadership, Membership, Clerkship and Senior Management, and the House. Ensure that financial, budgeting, accounting, compensation, pensions, and procurement policies & procedures are in accordance with statutory regulations and global standards. Monitor the overall funding status, disbursements, repayment and related reporting in the Service. Ensure that all financial, budgeting, accounting, compensation, pensions, and procurement records are properly and timely maintained, and reporting cycles and other associated engagements are performed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements. Co-ordinate with stakeholders for arrangement and management of funds in the Service Ensure that financial projections and budgets are in line with corporate and departmental strategic plans Ensure the implementation of a proper accounting system for bookkeeping, operational support in line with best corporate practices. viii. Facilitate the development and implementation of strategies, policies, guidelines, and standard operational manuals to facilitate the smooth functioning of the Offices/Departments within the Division ix. Perform any other duties that may be assigned. QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE i. ii. iii. A good First degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or a relevant discipline from a recognised University with a minimum of twelve (12) years post-qualification experience and a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least six (6) years in a position analogous to a Director in a Public Service Institution; or A good First Degree and a Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a relevant discipline with at least six (6) years post Master’s degree qualification experience and at least six (6) years on a position analogous to a Director in a Public Service Institution. An applicant shall be a Member in good standing of a recognised professional body, such as ICA (GH) or any relevant professional certification. AGE LIMIT An applicant should not be above fifty-five (55) years of age on the date of appointment to the post in the Parliamentary Service. MODE OF APPLICATION i. ii. Interested applicants may submit soft copies of the application together with their curriculum vitae to hrrecruitment@parliament.gh. Applicants are also required to submit hard copies of the application to: THE CLERK TO PARLIAMENT PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE OF GHANA PARLIAMENT HOUSE ACCRA
