Job Vacancy

Job Summary

As a cyber-security officer, you will protect IT infrastructure (including networks, hardware and software) from a range of criminal activity. You will monitor networks and systems, detect security threats ('events'), analyse and assess alarms, and report on threats, intrusion attempts and false alarms, either resolving them or escalating them, depending on the severity.

Tasks and Duties

• Advise the Head of Risk and Compliance on Cyber and Information Security Management
• Formulate an institutional methodology for managing cyber and information security risks
• Develop the institution’s Cyber and Information Security policy and submit it to the Head of Risk and Compliance
• Develop and update specific and general work procedures for realizing the Institution’s cyber and information security policy
• Maintain an ongoing process of cyber and information security risk assessment with the relevant institutional units, in order to analyse andassess:
  • the risk levels integral to the institution’s technological and business activities
• Ensure preparation of reports on major cyber and information security incidents to the Bank of Ghana

Minimum Requirements & Qualification

• You should have 2 to 3 years of experience as a cybersecurity officer with some experience in a Financial Institution
• Educational qualification is a degree in computer science or related courses
• Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware and security
• Verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, with an ability to communicate with a range of technical and non-technical team members and other relevant individuals
• Written communication skills, for example to write technical reports
• Time-management and organizational skills to manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines

Job Summary

Responsible for creating the financial plan for the organization. To manage the source and use of funds in a cost efficient & effective manner. Accountable for ensuring budgets are prepared and made available on time, as well as ensuring accurate accounting in accordance with company law and accounting standards.

Tasks and Duties

Job specific tasks

• Define the company’s annual financial planning & budgeting process and designs resulting annual financial plan & budget.
• Assist departments in developing capital, operating and manpower budget and consolidate their budgets
• Interact with all functions to get inputs on budget and preparation of financial reports and forecasts
• Consolidate departmental budgets and develop master budget
• Monitor capital, operating and manpower spending and track the utilization of the budget
• Report on budget performance & variance reasons and produce explanation reports
• Manage credit in order to plan payments in a cost-effective manner
• Maintain adequate liquidity at all times by forecasting payment schedules and therefore manage the expected shortfalls/surpluses of funds
• Control financial operations of all departments
• Preparation of Financial Statements, Management of Audit Process
• Regulatory Reporting and Payments: VAT, Income Tax (PAYE), SSNIT Contribution, 2nd Tier.
• Bank of Ghana Reporting, Acquire Knowledge of Banks and Specialised Deposit Taking Institutions Act 2016, (Act 930).

Managerial tasks

• Coach, motivate and retain staff, develop individual as well as team capabilities
• Lead the section to pursue goals and targets by month, quarter and year
• Manage and solve any occurring problem with suppliers
• Ensure that section has proper resources to conduct daily activities and achieve objectives
• Participate in recruitment activities for own section if requested by HR department
• Follow up on daily, weekly and monthly reports of all activities
• Provide reports and feedbacks to top management (formally and informally) and confer on key topics
• Evaluate performance, delegate responsibility and authority. Follow up to ensure proper performance

Expected results

• Use advanced financial skills to analyze, prepare and oversee financial reporting processes
• Build a strategic plan and budget to meet the goals of the company
• Minimize cost of doing business

Minimum Requirements & Qualification

• University degree in economics, business management and/or risk management
• ICA/ ACCA/ CIMA Qualified
• MBA optional

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in accounting software
• Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks)
• Must be adept in the use of Internet and E-mail

Job Summary

The General Manager is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions within the institution. This includes directing all IT operations to meet customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions.

Tasks and Duties

• Spearhead the development and execution of the institution's FINTECH business strategies
• Analyzing the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs
• Develop information technology strategies in line with Business Strategy by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
• Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of IT strategies.
• Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software
• Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management
• Coordinate and guidance IT team for effective IT support to the company.
• Control budget and report on expenditure
• Research and recommend innovative and current technology for the company
• Ensure implemented Technologies are in line with the company’s IT Policies and Procedures, and Enterprise Architecture.
• Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
• Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
• Produces detailed timeline for each application
• Perform liaison duties between users, operations, and programming personnel in the areas of systems design, modifications or trouble shooting.
• Participates in all hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contracts
• Lead the development, planning, execution and alignment of innovation activities, working closely with other innovation leaders and steering committees
• Support the innovation pipeline by identifying and coaching innovation projects through the development process, from ideation to implementation.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Required skills and competencies

• In-depth knowledge of the software development life-cycle
• The desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a full-stack developer and understand concepts of software engineering
• Experience working on a variety of software development projects
• In-depth knowledge of managing FINTECH projects
• Experience working on a variety of software development projects

Minimum Requirements & Qualification

• A master's degree in MIS/IT/Computer Science and related field
• Professional Cerification optional

Related work experience

• A minimum of 7 years’ working experience in IT field.
• Proven experience as General Manager in an IT Company or similar role
• Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
• Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
• Experience in controlling information technology budget
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication abilities