Job Overview

The Council of the Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College of Education announces for the Academic Community and the General Public of vacancy for the following position: Deputy Finance Officer

Job Responsibilities / Functions

• The Deputy Finance Officer shall assist the Finance Officer in the overall management and administration of the Office and functions,
• Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget.
• Assist in budget preparation and management activities.
• Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, invoices, proposals, etc as required.
• Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely.
• Ensure that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded.
• Manage the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, expense reports, etc.
• Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting.
• Update financial records with recent transactions and changes.
• Perform finance analysis, reporting and management tasks.
• Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues.
• Review financial paperwork and procedures and make appropriate changes.
• Develop financial policies to ensure operational efficiency.
• Conduct periodic financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, gaps or variances.
• Manage cash controls as well as maintain book keeping up-to-date.
• Ensure maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Track investments and maintain relevant cash reserves.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Applicants must hold a good first degree or comparable qualification plus a relevant professional qualification and a Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting
• He/She must have served as Accountant or Deputy Internal Auditor in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years.
•  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 good IT skills and familiarity with accounting software
•  Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines,