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.
- Performs any other duties within the scope and intent of the job as may be required from time to time.
Educational Qualification and Experience
- 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 thirteen (13) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in a managerial level in a reputable organization.
Competencies Required
- Strong understanding and knowledge of the capital market industry, legal framework, products and services and the role of market participants
- Strong understanding of emerging trends in the financial industry.
- Strong Computer and IT Literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- Strong Financial Analytical and review skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Trustworthiness – ability to conduct self in a manner which elicits trust, respect, and confidence.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong ethical and professional skills.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana