Vacancy for Budget Control Officer

Applications are invited from qualified persons for appointment to the position of: BUDGET AND PLANNING ACCOUNTANT (BPA).

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:  

Minimum of 5 years in a Budget and Planning role. Preference would be given to experience in tertiary institutions or university.

Education:    

  • Masters in Accounting and Finance, Economics:
  • Bachelor in Accounting and Finance, Economics, Mathematics plus at least, Final Stage of ACCA or ICA(GH) or CIMA.
  • Strong Leadership skills and good interpersonal skills desired.
  • Excellent communication skills are required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Budget and Planning Accountant (BPA) shall be responsible for managing the whole process of the planning, preparation and monitoring of the budget which includes:

  1. Preparing the appropriate templates to prepare the budget by all Faculties and Departments.
  2. Receiving and critical examination of the budget estimates from all Faculties, Departments and Units.
  3. Studying the previous budget and making reports to the Director of Finance.
  4. Recommending amendments/supplements for approval by management.
  5. Compilation of data and coming out with a composite budget
  6. Communicating approved estimates (budget) in a form of votes to the various Faculties and Departments concerned.
  7. Monitoring the budget throughout the year.
  8. Preparing detailed report to explain variances to support the Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports.
  9. Assisting in making Financial Projections and Forecasts.
  10. Assisting in the compilation of Final Accounts.

Mode of Application

Further particulars and Application Forms are obtainable from the Deputy Registrar, Presbyterian University College, Ghana, Abetifi, Kwahu or could be downloaded by clicking here. Completed Application Forms together with :

  • Fifteen (15) photocopies of your updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Fifteen (15) photocopies each of all your Certificates and Academic Transcripts
  • Two [2] stamped self-addressed envelopes
  • Two [2] recently taken passport photographs
  • Addresses of three referees

should be lodged with the Deputy Registrar not later than 26th February, 2016.