Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), an Agency under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, dynamic and accomplished Ghanaian professionals for the following position: Accounts Manager
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE
RESPONSIBLE TO: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER (CFO)
RESPONSIBLE FOR: ACCOUNTS OFFICERS
OBJECTIVES OF POSITION
Plan, direct and control financial resources of TCDA
Provide over all coordination and supervision of the various activities involved in the management of and reporting on the Financial resources of TCDA
Duties And Responsibilities
Advice Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Finance and Administration) on all financial matters of the Authority
Institute appropriate systems of accounting to maintain proper records and provide guidelines for the maintenance of the systems
Develop procedures for efficient management of funds by other departments
Ensure that annual budgets and financial statements are prepared on time for presentation to management
Consolidate the accounts of the Authority and other departments
Ensure that statutory financial obligations are discharged
Prepare and submit periodic financial reports to management
Submit annual financial performance report to State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA)
Organize budget interviews for Heads of Departments/Sections
Participate in strategic, financial and human resource planning
Respond to auditors’ comments concerning finances and operations and oversee required action to address deficiencies
Approve the chart accounts and maintain commitment controls
Manage investments and reserves
Supervise immediate subordinates of the Finance Department to ensure that time, quality and other set standards are adhered to.
Institute good systems of accounting to maintain good records and give directions for the maintenance of the systems.
Prepare the Annual Master Budget for TCDA.
Supervise and Monitor developments in the Budget and prepare quarterly management accounts and budgetary performance reports for presentation to management.
Assist in liaising with Departmental Heads in the collation of information for the preparation of Annual Budgets.
Supervise the preparation of Financial Reports, analyze and monitor the overall financial position of the Authority to ensure prompt receipt of all receivables and payment of all payables.
Sign cheques and payment advice.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by DCEO (F&A) or Management.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
Interpret conditions of service to and handle problems of immediate subordinates and (where necessary) consults with appropriate departments.
Appraise the performance of immediate subordinates and review those for lower level subordinates.
Identify the training needs of immediate subordinates and organize or recommend appropriate training for them
Administer disciplinary measures to immediate subordinates in accordance with TCDA’s disciplinary code and procedure.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY
Give approval of Finance Department staff leave.
Write confidential reports on Finance Department staff.
Has limited disbursement authority.
Qualification Required & Experience
A recognized professional qualification in Accounting, such as CA(Gh), CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or a Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7) years post-qualification working experience.
Three (3) years satisfactory service as an Accounts Officer.
THE PERSON
Must have sound knowledge of Financial Accounting Techniques, Standards, Rules and Regulations.
A member of a recognized professional body is an advantage
Must have analytical skills
Must be computer literate.
Must be a person of high integrity, credibility and good interpersonal skills.