Job Purpose:

To ensure that issuers of securities to the public conduct their activities in accordance with Securities Laws and Regulations.

Major Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Review securities Offer Documents in line with Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulations 2003, L.I. 1728, and Companies Act 2019 (Act 992).
• Review applications for Takeovers and Mergers and other forms of business combinations in line with SEC Code on Takeovers and Mergers, 2008 and the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992).
• Monitor securities offerings and business combination activities and processes to ensure compliance with securities laws and regulations and produce project closure reports.
• Lead post-offer review of issuers of securities to ensure terms and conditions of the offers as contained in offer documents are complied with.
• Review Annual Financial Reports and Interim financial Statements of listed companies to ensure compliance with Securities Regulations and Accounting and Auditing Standards.
• Conduct on-site review of issuers with securities listed on the main exchange and the GFIM of the Ghana Stock Exchange using risk-based approach to ascertain compliance with the Companies Act 2019, Act 992, SEC Regulations 2003, L.I. 1728 and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Conduct investigations into accounting malpractices or misreporting by public companies where the Commission so suspects.
• Liaise with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) on matters of accounting and auditing standards.
• Review Corporate Governance structures/processes of public companies and measure compliance with:
  • The SEC Code of Corporate Governance for companies with securities listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange,
  • the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 929) and the Securities Laws and Regulations.
  • Develop market guidance notes for the implementation of Act 929 and SEC Regulations for streamlining market practices.
  • Play a lead role in the preparation of annual work plan of the department and quarterly performance review of same.

Minimum Educational & Professional Qualification

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or any relevant field.
• A Qualified Member of a Professional Body such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA and in good standing with a minimum of 9 years post qualification experience.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years post Bachelor’s-Degree relevant work experience, four (4) of which must be in a managerial level in a reputable organization.

Technical, Managerial & Behavioural Competencies Required

• Knowledge in Accounting Principles, International Auditing Standards (ISAs) and Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial statements of public companies for profitability, solvency and going-concern purposes.
• Working knowledge of the securities market.
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools.
• Excellent management, problem-solving and writing skills.
• Ability to take initiatives, innovate, exercise sound judgement and take responsibility for actions.
• Ability to work with direct reports to achieve departmental goals and must have good temperament.
• Be hardworking, result-oriented and time conscious.
• Have strong ethical and professional skills.

Qualified and interested candidates should kindly apply through this link https://sec.gov.gh/careers/ by submitting a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae including contact telephone numbers and email addresses of two referees.

CLOSING DATE: 25^th March, 2022.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Purpose:

To support the finance team by providing insights into the financial planning and analysis of the activities and operations of the Commission. The jobholder will be under the supervision of the Head, Finance and Capital.

Major Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Manager in the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes of the Commission.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Prepare weekly liquidity reports and advice on portfolio management of the Commission’s reserves.
• Prepare monthly revenue reconciliation.
• Prepare staff Pension reports.
• Assist in the month-end close activities.
• Perform variance analysis by comparing actuals against budget/forecast and prior year performances.
• Assist in internal control documentation and compliance.
• Support decision making by providing Management with timely, detailed and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance.
• Ensure integrity of financial data and compliance with relevant laws/regulations
• Any other duties which may be assigned.

Educational, Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science – Administration (Accounting option), Bachelor of Science – Mathematics or any other relevant degree).
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or any other relevant professional body and in good standing.
• A minimum of nine (9) years post-Bachelor’s Degree work experience in Finance and Accounting, three (3) of which must be in a managerial position.
• An Audit firm experience will be an added advantage.

 Competencies:

 Technical, Managerial & Behavioural Skills Required:

• Practical experience in the use of financial modules of major ERP systems and Business Intelligence Reporting tools.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of IPSAS and IFRS.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, guidelines relating to the securities industry and the capital market in general, is desirable.
• Significant analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to observe deadlines and achieve results.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex problems.
• Strong ethical and professional skills.
• Creative, innovative, and good business acumen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualified and interested employees should kindly visit https://staging.sec.gov.gh/careers/ and submit a Cover Letter and Detailed Curriculum Vitae including contact telephone numbers and email addresses of two referees.

Job Purpose:

    To facilitate communications and media relations, engage in building trust and cultivate positive relations with the SEC’s stakeholders including the media, create responses to reduce or eliminate unfavourable publicity and drive favourable positioning for the SEC, also establish and maintain cooperative relations with local and international relations.

Major Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Carry out all internal and external communications for the SEC, under the supervision of the Unit Head, ensuring its message is consistent and engaging.
• Undertake email communications for the SEC based on Communications plans and Projects.
• Preparing and developing high-quality communications outputs as required including press releases, public notices, newsletters, presentations, preparing detailed media reports, and other marketing materials.
• Work with the Communications team to identify content opportunities and produce the relevant materials.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build positive stakeholder engagement and enhance the image and reputation of the SEC.
• Prepare detailed media activity reports.
• Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all marketing materials.
• Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.
• Create communication and marketing strategies for events, activities, and initiatives in line with the SEC’s roadmap and Unit’s work plan.
• Supervise communications projects and initiatives to guarantee all content is delivered has a high-quality output and executed within agreed timelines.
• Support the Marketing & Communications team in all aspects of the team’s work as required.
• Develop public relations strategies aimed at enhancing the SEC’s image.
• Manage content team to produce relevant, compelling social media updates aimed at enhancing investor education and meeting other goals.
• Develop and produce high-quality, informative, and interesting press releases, press kits, and related materials.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the media.
• Analyze media coverage; develop responses when needed.
• Organize promotional events, press conferences, tours, visits, and exhibitions.
• Create and manage Public Relations (PR) budgets, deadlines, objectives, and schedules.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual media activity reports to the Unit Head, etc.

   Educational, Professional Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Communications, Marketing with Public Relations or Advertising concentration, Psychology, Sociology or any other relevant field from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Professional qualification such as CIMGH, CIMUK, IPRG or any other relevant professional body and in good standing is an advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must.
• A minimum of nine (9) years post-bachelor’s degree relevant work experience, two (2) of which must be in a similar position in a reputable organization.

Competencies:

   Technical 

• Must be a confident communicator and presenter.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a full understanding of media needs and media relationships.
• Have superior research and report writing skills.
• Be proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with great attention to details.
• Ability to keep confidential information.
• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms.
• Ability to work in high-stress environments, often for long hours.
• Must be very innovative and creative.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, guidelines relating to the securities industry and the capital market in general.
• Working knowledge of the securities market operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Managerial/Supervisory: 

• Must possess excellent planning skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills including prioritising of activities.
• Ability to influence colleagues to work towards achieving the department’s objectives.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Behavioural/Personality

• Hardworking and desire to learn.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical and professional skills etc.

    Job Purpose:

To assist with the operations of the Legal and Enforcement department to achieve the objectives of the department and that of the SEC.

   Some Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for attorneys.
• Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
• Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss details of cases.
• Filing pleadings and all other court processes at the court’s Registry.
• Assisting court bailiffs to direct service of court processes.
• Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
• Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
• Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of documents to relevant bodies.
• Responsible for applying for chambers Licence on time and ensuring that staff of the department have their licences renewed and remain in good standing with the General Legal Council, the Ghana Bar Association, and other Professional Associations on an annual basis.
• Responsible for raising memos for Bar Conferences, Continuing Legal Education and other professional programmes.
• Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents, and other data.
• Keeping the law library up-to-date by monitoring and recommending new and relevant legal materials for purchase in conjunction with the procurement unit.
• Preparation and circulation of weekly cause lists etc.

Educational Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
• A certificate of completion from an approved paralegal certification programme of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies or an LLB from a recognised university is an advantage.

Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are a must.

• A minimum of three (3) years post-Bachelor’s degree relevant work experience.

Competencies:

Technical

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, guidelines relating to the securities industry and the capital market in general.
• Working knowledge of the securities market operations.

• Excellent investigative skills
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent Report writing skills.
• Creative, innovative and good business acumen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Managerial/Administrative: 

• Must possess excellent planning skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills including prioritising of activities.
• Ability to influence colleagues to work towards achieving the department’s objectives.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Behavioural/Personality

• Excellent communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical and professional skills etc.

   Job Purpose:

   To perform audit and risk management duties by professionally evaluating the activities of the SEC to identify areas of risks and reduce them to the barest minimum and ensure that the systems of internal controls provide reasonable assurance to Management that this mandate is fulfilled.

  Some Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of Annual Audit and Risk Management Plans.
• Audit of transactions of the Commission.
• Review and report on internal controls.
• Assist in the implementation of Risk-Based Internal Audit Framework.
• Participate in interactions with Internal Audit Agency and other external bodies.
• Liaise with External Auditors.
• Identify, develop and document audit issues for review by your supervisor and the Head of Department.
• Follow-up on external audit reports.
• Undertake operational audits.
• Assist in the management and review of the SEC’s Risk Register.
• Assist in organize quarterly Risk Management Meetings.
• Prepare and submit minutes of the Risk Management Committee Meetings for review by your supervisor and onward submission to the Head of Department.
• Assist in executing the mandate of the Complaints Unit of the Audit and Risk Management Department.
• Assist in the preparation of a monthly report to Management.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly Audit and Risk Management reports to Management, Audit Committee and Internal Audit Agency etc.

 Educational, Professional Qualification and Experience:

• BSc Administration in Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification, master’s in Accounting or Finance from an accredited tertiary institution is an advantage.
• Professional qualification such as ICAG, ACCA, CIMA or any other relevant professional body and in good standing is an advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must.
• A minimum of six (6) years post-Bachelor’s degree relevant work experience.

 Competencies:

 Technical

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and guidelines relating to Accounting, Internal Auditing and Procurement.
• Knowledge and experience in Accounting and Internal Auditing.
• Knowledge and experience in Performance / Operational Auditing.
• Knowledge and experience in Risk-Based Internal Audit Framework.
• Investigative and analytical skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, guidelines relating to the securities industry and the capital market in general.
• Working knowledge of the securities market operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Managerial/Administrative: 

• Must possess excellent planning skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills including prioritising of activities.
• Ability to influence colleagues to work towards achieving the department’s objectives.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong administrative skills.

Behavioural/Personality

• Hardworking and desire to learn.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical and professional skills etc.

Job Purpose:

To provide support in developing and implementing a coherent and coordinated policy and research programme aimed at achieving the object of the SEC.

   Some Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Collect relevant data on the securities market, analyse such data and make recommendations to your supervisor about steps to be taken by the SEC to further regulate and promote the growth and development of the market.
• Analyse thoroughly occurrences and trends in the securities market and provide recommendations on how the Commission can further promote an efficient, fair and transparent securities market.
• Monitor the external environment, analyse and report its impact on the performance of the capital market.
• Conduct research on investor education in Ghana and work with the Communications and External Affairs Unit to design programmes, strategies and implement same to advance the level of investor education and protection.
• Conduct periodic research on the SEC; quality of service delivery, employees’ perception of leadership and job satisfaction, and the perception of the general public of the SEC whether or not it is delivering its mandate and make the necessary recommendations.
• Support in the development and implementation of strategy for the SEC to achieve the object of the SEC.
• Monitor development and trends in the capital market and analyse such development critically and advise on strategic options available to the SEC.
• Assist in the design and implementation of policy and research programmes in pursuit of a deep, diversify and well-regulated capital market for accelerated growth and development.
• Assist in managing and administering projects and programmes of the SEC by serving on project teams/committees.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual reports and other ad-hoc reports as required etc.

Educational Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Finance or equivalent qualification, master’s in the areas stated from an accredited tertiary institution is an advantage.
• Professional qualification such as CFA, ICAG, ICEG or any other relevant professional body and in good standing is an advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must.
• A minimum of six (6) years post Bachelor’s degree work experience.

Competencies:

Technical

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, guidelines relating to the securities industry and the capital market in general.
• Working knowledge of the securities market operations.

• Excellent investigative skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent programme/project management skills.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct research and make recommendations to your supervisor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Managerial/Administrative: 

• Must possess excellent planning skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills including prioritising of activities.
• Ability to influence colleagues to work towards achieving the department’s objectives.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong administrative skills.

Behavioural/Personality

• Hardworking and desire to learn.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical and professional skills etc.