The College Governing council in consultation with Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the College’s affiliate University, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), invites applications from interested and qualified persons for the following position: College Finance Officer

Responsibilities and Duties

The College Finance Officer

• Is the Chief Accounting Officer of the College and the Chief Financial Advisor to the Principal
• Has general responsibility for the administration of the financial affairs of the college that will ensure its financial health and him / her exercises direct superintendence over all legitimate revenue due to the college
• Exercises control over expenditure in line with the college’s objectives and budgets
• Has the duty of preparing the annual budget of the college for presentation to the appropriate governing body for approval and implementation
• Is also responsible for ensuring that the financial statements of the college are drawn up in accordance with the law establishing the colleges, the statutes, applicable accounting standards and all other regulations approved by the college as well as all other relevant national laws and
• Liaises with the appointed external auditors to get the college’s financial statements audited

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must hold a minimum of master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related area. He/She must have served as a Deputy Finance Officer in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least 4 years. In addition, the applicant must:

• Be analytical, critical, result-oriented, innovative and visionary
• Possess hands-on ability to work independently
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Be a good team player
• Possess strong IT skills and familiarity with accounting software
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and
• Possess proactive commercial flair
• Be a member of a recognized professional accountancy body

Tenure of Office

The College Finance Officer shall hold office for a term of 4 years and may, upon application, be eligible for re-appointment for another term of 4 years only, provided that no part of the second term enters the compulsory retirement age

Location: Koforidua

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants must submit 8 copies of their comb bound application package comprising the following: curriculum vitae, a two-page vision statement for the position, photocopies of certificates and any other relevant documents. The application package should be addressed to the following address:

The Chairman
Search Committee
SDA College of Education
P.O.Box 18, Asokore-Koforidua

Or email us on:

[email protected]

All applicants must request 3 referees to submit report on them directly addressed to the Chairman of the Search Committee

Closing Date: 30 September, 2024