JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION LATEST JOB VACANCIES IN GHANA: RECRUITMENT FOR DIRECTOR FINANCE (VACANCIES IN GHANA 2011)

Job Description

The Judicial Service of Ghana in its effort to improve on its service delivery is embarking on a search for dynamic, result-oriented and exceptionally competent individuals with proven academic and professional capabilities for the following position.

Job Purpose:
To ensure the effective and efficient operations of the Finance department of the Service.

1. Exercises oversight responsibilities for the Finance Department
2. Ensures the formulation, implementation and reviews of policies, programs, controls and guidelines for the Department
3. Ensures the compliance of the Service to the Financial Laws, Regulations and other guidelines issued by government as well as the adherence of finance and other staff to all policies and procedures issued by the Service
4. Ensures the prompt preparation of the Service's Financial Statements
5. Authorizes the disbursement and judicious utilization of budgetary allocations in accordance with prevailing financial regulations
6. Supervises and monitors the performance of subordinates
7. Safeguards the interest of the Service in all financial transactions relating to its budget, revenue and expenditure
8. Designs and maintains a system for monitoring and evaluating procurement with a view to minimizing waste and unearthing irregularities
9. Establishes and maintains appropriate internal control systems to ensure the safeguarding of the assets of the Service
10. Ensures that risk management processes are embedded in the operations and activities of the Department
11. Coaches. mentors and provides on-the-job training to subordinates
12. Submits monthly reports on Department's activities to the Judicial Secretary
13. Ensures that audit recommendations are implemented promptly
14. Performs any other duties assigned by the Judicial Secretary

Required Skills or Experience

1. A certified member of a professionally recognized body (ICAG, ACCA, CPA etc)
2. A post-graduate qualification in Accounting/Finance will be an added advantage
3. A minimum of 6 years post (Professional or Post-graduate) qualification working experience in professional auditing and/or accounting in a reputable public or private sector organisation, 4 years of which must be at the Senior Management level
4. Be computer literate

Core Competence:

1. Excellent appreciation of prevailing financial regulations
2. Analytical skills
3. Good decision making and problem solving skills
4. Team player
5. Interpersonal and communication skills
6. Report writing skills
7. Conversant with the International Financial Reporting Standard

How To Apply

Interested applicants are to submit detailed Curriculum Vitae with contact telephone numbers, E-mail addresses, relevant certificates and the contact details of three (3) references in addition to the application letter to:

THE JUDICIAL SECRETARY
JUDICIAL SERVICE OF GHANA (HQ)
NEW ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
P. O. BOX 119
ACCRA