The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of  COLLEGE FINANCE OFFICER, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES to begin on 1st August 2026.  

POSITION:                    College Finance Officer, College of Health Sciences 

REPORTING TO:         Provost, College of Health Sciences 

 

THE INSTITUTION: 

The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and to foster relationships with outside persons and bodies. The University of Ghana has a student population of over 70,000 and over 6,000 employees, made up of academic and senior administrative and professional employees, as well as other support staff. 

The vision of the University is to achieve global impact through innovative research, teaching and learning, using a technology-driven and people-centred approach. Our mission is to create an enabling environment that makes the University of Ghana increasingly relevant to national and global development through cutting-edge research and quality teaching and learning. 

Objectives of the College of Health Sciences: The College shall advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units by these specific objectives, to: 

  1. Promote health through education, research and service; 
  2. Provide promotive, preventive and curative services to meet the health needs of the nation and the global community through world class excellence in teaching, research and dissemination of knowledge;
  3. Produce highly qualified and competent health professionals and medical scientists; and,
  4. Promote development of sustainable health programmes. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The College Finance Officer is the Head of the College Finance Team and responsible for the financial strategy and management  of the finances  of the College within the broader University of Ghana financial architecture. The College Finance Officer shall maintain the integrity and consolidate   on-going   financial  reforms   in  the  College   anchored   on fiscal discipline within the framework of the Public Financial Management  Act 2016 (Act 921), the Public Procurement  (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 914), the Income Tax Act, 2015  (Act   896),   as  amended,   various   Financial  Regulations   and   Professional Standards such as International Public Sector Accounting  Standards (IPSAS). 

DUTIES 

1.The  College Finance  Officer shall  report  to the Provost  and subject  to the  direction and supervision of the University Finance Director be responsible for: 

  1. Developing the overall Financial Strategy of the College in consultation with key stakeholders .
  2. Preparing the Annual Budget of the College
  3. The College Finance Officer shall   submit periodic financial reports on the status of  plans   and   projections   necessary  for   the   preparation  of   budgets   for succeeding years.
  4. Keeping proper and timely accounting  records throughout  the  College, in line with  statutory and  professional  requirements.
  5. Managing  the financial   assets  of the College   in  line with  the 

University's policies  and  procedures vi. Providing   leadership  to  the  College  Finance   Team  and serving as the link to  the Finance  Directorate. 

vii.  Designing    and  implementing accounting  and internal control  systems   of the College in line with  University and   global  best practice. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES 

Applicants must be at the rank of Principal Accountant or if from outside the University system, eligible to be appointed as such. 

Applicants must possess: 

  1. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in relevant fields
  2. Professional qualification in Accountancy (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA etc.) with at least (12) twelve years of relevant post qualification experience.
  3. Good working knowledge of accounting software packages.
  4. Considerable strategic, interpersonal and collegial skills that will enable the applicant function well in the position
  5. Good business sense with a deep understanding and appreciation of the strategic and operational issues in top-level University management and administration.
  6. High-level analytical skills and demonstrable evidence of competence and leadership.
  7. very good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills 

SALARY 

Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and responsibility allowance. 

TENURE 

The College Finance Officer must be able to hold office for a period of four years on terms and conditions approved by the University Council before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to four years. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.  

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following: 

  1. Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd
  2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
  3.  A statement of a maximum of 2,500 words indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision as contained in the University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029).  The new UG strategic plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at: https://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publications. 

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

CLOSING DATE 

  • Applications should reach the Registrar through vacancies@ug.edu.gh not later than the close of day on 19th January 2026.
  • Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names, telephone and email details of two persons familiar with their professional competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.