- Deadline : 26 Nov 2014
- Interview dates : w/c 1 December 2014
- Salary : Competitive with excellent benefits
It’s hard to believe that today 748 million people still don’t have clean, safe water and 2.5 billion live without a toilet. The resulting diseases kill one child every minute.
WaterAid is looking for a Head of Finance and IT to play a vital role in our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities.
Working within the Finance and Administration team, the Head of Finance and IT will provide strategic leadership for the Finance and IT function and will be responsible for all financial and IT functions within the country programme. They will ensure the application of WaterAid financial and IT policies and procedures in collaboration with other members of the Country Management Team, West Africa Regional Team and the UK Team. In addition, the Head of Finance and IT will assist building the capacity of WaterAid partner organisations and sub offices to undertake finance and IT activities to meet WaterAid and donor requirements.
The position holder reports to the Country Representative for Ghana and will be a member of the Country Senior Management Team with line management responsibility for all departmental staff. The position will be based in WaterAid Office in Accra, Ghana and will require periodic travel to the districts where WaterAid currently works to support partners as well as other WaterAid country offices in the West Africa region as and when the need arises.
To be successful, you will need to have degree level education with, ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, extensive experience in finance and accountancy at a senior level with a major organisation and the ability to provide financial analysis and interpretation for decision-making. In addition, the ideal candidate will also have experience in ensuring that IT facilities and systems are fit for purpose.
By 2030 we want everyone, everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We need you to help us make it happen. If you bring your expertise, passion and professionalism, we’ll give you a lot back.
Working with us, you will be entitled to a wide range of employee benefits, such as an exceptional pension fund, medical cash plans, an employee assistance programme, generous annual leave and Save As You Learn schemes, as well as fitness and lifestyle programmes.
Please note: in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Ghana.
No recruitment agencies please.
How to apply
- Download a job description (.doc, 65.5 KB) >
- Submit your CV and cover letter to WaterAid Ghana
