JOB PURPOSE

To provide overall coordination and supervision of financial activities of the Bible Society of Ghana to ensure the integrity of financial transactions and records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise the General Secretary on financial matters including treasury and investment management, credit control and debt management.
• Liaise with external auditors on all statutory audits.
• Manage the financial operations and reporting on projects and programmes of the Society.
• Prepare and publish periodic set of accounts and make presentations to the Business Committee.
• Manage the Society’s account including the preparation of monthly set of financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets for the BSG, monitor their implementation and prepare periodic variances.
• Manage issues relating to tax and other statutory deductions e.g. Social Security Fund Contributions.
• Design and implement accounting and internal control systems.
• Supervise the department for maximum output and act as Secretary to the Business Committee.

QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of 1st degree in Finance & Accounting; a minimum of 8 years of work experience at Management level in either Finance or Accounting. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Chartered Accountant with membership of a recognized professional accountancy body e.g. ICA Ghana, ACCA.
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles, systems and techniques.
• A passion and deep commitment for the spreading of the word of God.
• Ability to think strategically and develop plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Knowledge of Companies Act 2019 (Act 992).
• Excellent presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and manage a team, prioritize tasks, and deliver results.
• Demonstrated integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be computer literate with high proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.