Cardno has Accounting job vacancies in Ghana to recruit Accountants. We are a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with specialist expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno's team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and community programs. Cardno is an international company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Job Description

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking experienced Accountants for an upcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded Program in Ghana. These positions are for Ghana nationals only.

Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is an accountable entity responsible for the implementation of the Ghana Compact. The implementation period of the Compact will be for five years. The Accountants, as part of the Fiscal Agent Team, will assist in the financial management of the Ghana Compact funds. The Accountants will execute day-to-day accounting activities of the Program. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Process payment requests and payroll
2. Perform banking operations
3. Prepare payment instruments or instructions
4. Monitor budgets
5. Record financial transactions
6. Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets register
7. Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations of the Program funds
8. Prepare weekly financial reports
9. Execute tasks to comply with local tax laws
10. Assist in obtaining tax exemption or refund
11. Assist in preparation of budget, and monthly, quarterly and half-yearly reports

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting functions such as invoice and payroll processing, cash management, reconciliation, project accounting and financial reporting
• Previous experience working on an automated accounting system, and budget and commitment management
• Strong skills in internal controls and accounting standards
• Good in English – reading, writing and speaking
• Bachelor in Accounting or Finance or equivalent accounting certification
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel,  Word
• Good understanding of Ghana tax laws and compliances

Job Expires: 08 September, 2013

How To Apply

To submit your application, interested applicants should visit our website's careers page (http://cardno.pmtrx.com/Openings.aspx) and create an account or login to your existing Cardno account, if you already created one.

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JLP MANPOWER has Construction Engineering job vacancy in Ghana to hire Construction Manager.

Job Description

Job Purpose 
Responsible for all aspects of in-country fabrication for FPSO and subsea infrastructure, including definition/implementation of ship yard upgrade, supervision of construction works and representation of the Company in all construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the scope of work of the upgrades required at the Ship Yard in order to enable the execution of fabrications and construction of subsea infrastructure.
• Supervise external consultants and contractors who will advise on and execute the upgrades.
• Provide on-site EHS leadership and ensure externally hired contractors and consultants adhere to the site Safety Management System and the Company's EHS System.
• Provide on-site project leadership and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Define and manage the interface between the Company, construction sites and the Project subcontractors.
• Interface between the Company's FPSO and Subsea teams during the Project construction phase.
• Support to the offshore installation and hook up phase of the project through to production and clearance of any outstanding work list items.
• Manage an upgrade and construction budget.

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Engineering supplemented by vocational qualifications and evidence of applicable training courses relevant to construction management.
• Minimum 15 years' experience of construction in upstream oil and gas industry.
• Proven and extensive experience with FPSOs or subsea infrastructure construction and handover to commissioning

Skills

• Construction Management skills
• Contracts administration and management skills
• Project Management skills
• Planning skills
• Good working knowledge on fabrication yard support systems e.g. job carding, work permitting systems and accounting practices

Job Expires: 07 September, 2013

How To Apply

Interested applicants should send CV to the Head of Recruitment – JLP MANPOWER via Email: 

nana.obeng@jlpeng.com

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Process & Plant Sales Ghana Limited has Sale job vacancy in Ghana to recruit Sales Engineer. We were established in the year 1998  with the intent of providing specialist procurement and technical services to a range of industries including mining & quarry, construction & processing.

Also, we represent some of the world's leading manufacturers of various Power Transmission, Mineral Processing Equipments, Wear Products for Wet & Dry Applications, Corrosive Resistance Products, Analytical & Laboratory Equipments, Industrial Safety, Machinery & Tools and Refractory Materials.

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Engineer

Company: Process & Plant Sales (GH) Ltd

REPORTING: To the Business Development Manager, Kumasi

Job Profile

The Sales Engineer's job involves developing "account-gaining" strategies and providing product sales support. The Sales Engineer researches, understands the customer needs, and determines the overall business and technical sale solution. This individual will be part of the internal technical resource to set up and deliver demonstrations and presentations for the core PPS products. The main duty is to understand the customer needs and combine them with all product offers to determine solutions that will provide value to the potential customer.

• Responsibilities: 
  
• Conceptualize and communicate how the company's products and services affect opportunities within potential customers
• Perform customer needs assessments and solution finding sessions
• Define the optimal product mix to address requirements of prospect business
• Interface with customers and provide responses for product and technical requests
• Participate at conferences, tradeshows, and other events as required by Sales Management
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the company products, functions, features and benefits
• Associate or build relationships with user groups, industry groups, etc.
• Prepare and present demonstrations of all core product offerings
• Prospect for customers

Required Skills or Experience

Skills and Specifications

• Proven success in selling solutions to both technical and business buyers
• Able to make effective presentations or demonstrations
• Able to prioritize work in multi-tasking environment
• Able to meet deadlines and follow up on commitments
• Strong selling and sales aptitude
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Knowledge of the market research industry and customer feedback trends
• Customer focused and paying attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to travel when necessary

Education and Qualifications:

• A degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related fields
• Prior technical sales experience (At least 3 years)

Essential

• Valid Driving License.
• Must reside in or around Kumasi or be prepared to relocate

P.S.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Expires: 23 August, 2013

How To Apply

Interested applicants should forward an application letter and a detailed CV to: Attention: Mark    Email: mneequaye@ppsghana.com.gh

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ACCRA INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY HAS ENGINEERING LABORATORY VACANCIES IN GHANA TO HIRE ENGINEERING LABORATORY TECHNICIANS.

Job Description

 THE ACCRA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AIT) – A DYNAMIC PRIVATE UNIVERSITY  IS  LOOKING FOR HIGHLY MOTIVATED  INDIVIDUALS  FOR THE FOLLOWING  ENGINEERING LABORATORY  POSITIONS:

LAB TECHNICIAN – ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING LABORATORY

LAB TECHNICIAN – CIVIL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Required Skills or Experience

 QUALIFICATION:   1st DEGREE OR HND IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING OR CIVIL ENGINEERING  WITH A MINIMUM OF 3 TO 5 YEARS WORK EXPERIENCE IN A MODERN ENGINEERING  LAB.

DUTIES:  TO SET UP AND SUPERVISE ENGINEERING LAB EXPERIMENTS  WITHIN A MODERN HIGHLY EQUIPPED  UNIVERSITY  ENGINEERING LABORATORY

SUITABLE APPLICANTS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE SELF-DRIVE AND BE ABLE TO WORK AND DELIVER ON TASKS WITH LITTLE OR NO SUPERVISION.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS  MUST ALSO  BE ABLE TO WORK IN THE LAB WITHOUT SUPERVISION AND CAPABLE OF TAKING LEVEL 100 TO LEVEL 400 ENGINEERING STUDENTS  THROUGH THEIR  LAB WORK

JOB EXPIRES: 04 SEPTEMBER, 203

How To Apply

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION AND CV TO: jobs@ait.edu.gh. 

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