Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager, the Finance and operations manager (F&O) will be primarily responsible for overall finance and operations management of Aurum Institute Ghana. The F&O will also be required to undertake internal and external stakeholder engagement with Aurum colleagues and funder donors of the organisation, and various other stakeholders.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Maintaining strong internal controls
• Ensuring right postings in accounting software
• Month-end close process
• Production of management accounts
• Preparation of year-end accounts for annual audit
• Collaborating with Auditors for statutory audit
• Production of funder reports
• Budget preparations
• Ensuring statutory filings are timely done
• Occasional arbitrary reports that may come from management and donors

Qualification

• A qualified Accountant (ICA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Advantageous

• Certificate in Project Management

Experience

• At least 5 years’ Post qualification experience
• Experience with donor funded project financial management
• Experience with engaging internal and external stakeholders in project management
• Experience with the review of project-related plans including workplans

Requirements

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient personal computer skills especially in Microsoft office suite
• Minimal/Moderate overnight travel (up to 10%) by land or air if required.
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• Proven track record at working in fast-paced complex and dynamic environment