Financial Accountant at Kwame Nkrumah University

The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) a public university wishes to recruit suitably qualified personnel in the following position;

NON ACADEMIC POSITIONS

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for developing and implementing key internal controls, accounting procedures, management and supervision cf the financial accounting team.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To develop processes, procedures and internal controls to facilitate decision making.
• To consolidate Accounts Preparation and Statutory Reporting for both Internal and External Stakeholders.
• To liaise with the institutions, external auditors in order to assist in satisfactory completion of audit work on year end statutory accounts.
• To manage timely preparation of monthly payroll and payment of salaries/wages as per institution’s laid down guidelines,
• To monitor and control the cash flow of the institution and ensurc timely payment to the University Creditors.
• To devise treasury management techniques that benefit the University.
• To supervise subordinates in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the department.
• To participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must have a full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least 5 Credits that must include English Language.
• Must have a Bachelor of Accountancy or full ZICA, ACCA or CIMA and a Master’s Degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Must have full ZICA membership
• Must be well vest with government and university operations.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Not less than 30 years of Age.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandatory requirements.

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