Job Opening at Sunyani Technical University
POSITION: Director of Finance
The Position / Function
The Director of Finance will be:
- Serves as the University’s Chief Accounting Officer and Financial Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor.
- Implements accounting and financial control policies.
- Manages budgetary control and long-term strategic planning for the university’s finances.
- Serves as a liaison between the Ministress, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
- Submit quarterly reports to the Governing Council on plans and projections for budget preparation.
- Maintain proper records of all university property, assets, stocks, and valuables in a register.
- Receive and authorize payments on behalf of the university. Exercise oversight responsibility.
Terms of appointment
- The Director of Finance shall serve for an initial period of four years. The appointment may be renewed upon application for another term or part thereof, assuming it is not beyond the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
- The Governing Council of the University shall set the terms and conditions of the appointment in accordance with the Technical Universities Act 2016 (Act 922), as amended, and the statutes of Sunyani Technical University.
- The remuneration and conditions of service associated with this position are quite appealing and equivalent to those at analogous universities in Ghana.
Qualifications & Experience
He/she must
- Must be a Chartered Accountant with a master’s degree in the relevant field.
- A minimum of 12 years of post-professional accounting experience in a postsecondary institution. Industry, any applicable public service, or corporate organization.
- At least 6 years of experience as a Deputy Director of Finance in a university or comparable institution/organization.
- Demonstrated good character and integrity in managing Finance Directorate activities.
- Able to advise the Vice-Chancellor on financial matters affecting the university.
- Thorough understanding of the university’s financial policies. Requirements:
- Experience with university accounting software and records management aligned with the mission and objectives.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, and tax regulations, preferably in a university setting.
- Ability to communicate financial concepts and collaborate with colleagues without finance backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills.
Location: Sunyani
How to Apply for this Sunyani Technical University Job
- Applicants must provide six copies of their application letter linked to their curriculum vitae, including the names and addresses of three referees, as well as a short statement of no more than four pages (Times New Roman Size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) explaining their vision and strategies for implementation.
- Applications must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope to the registered postal mail to reach the following address (where applicable):
The Chairman
Search Committee For Director of Finance
c/o Office of The Registrar
Sunyani Technical University
P.O.Box 206
Sunyani
Closing Date: April 15, 2024.
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