Reputable Company Head, Information Technology Job Vacancy In Ghana

Job
Description

A
Non-Bank Financial Institution invites applications from experienced, highly
motivated, proactive and resourceful persons to fill the position of HEAD,
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OBJECTIVE

To
develop and manage robust Information Technology systems and support to ensure
the reliability and integrity of management information systems for the
efficient operation of the Company.

RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Direct,
and be an active member of the Company’s IT Steering Committee in
accordance with the established policies and guidelines.
Establish
and maintain information security standards and procedures in compliance
with information security and risk management policies, standards and
guidelines.
Function
as an internal consulting resource person on information security issues.
Plan
and implement/update all technology projects/strategies and ensure project
documentation is maintained in line with institutional standards.
Plan
and budget for the software, equipment and staffing to meet the technology
requirements of the business.
Coordinate
the development of PC-based applications to support business products
consistent with institutional procedures and best practices.
Ensure
appropriate organisational and staffing control within the technology
function, where required segregation of duties or dual control are
maintained.
Ensure
adequate and relevant contingency and disaster recovery plans are
maintained and periodically tested.
Oversee
service management of vendors and outsourced operations and the execution
of Service Level Agreements.
Adopt
new processes, roles and skills for the IS function, by focusing on
delivering services, rather than software to the business.
Monitor
level of IT awareness and regular delivery of effective IT training for IT
users and business users.
Champion
the annual development/review of Business requirement Analysis, IT
Strategic Planning, IT Architecture Planning, IT Process Review and
Development, Capacity Planning, Risk Mitigation Planning, High
Availability Planning, and Disaster Recovery Planning.
Supervise
and evaluate performance of IT personnel and prepare the annual IT Plan.

Required
Skills or Experience

KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS:

Minimum
of first degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Professional
qualification, plus membership of a recognised Information Technology
body, such as IMIS (UK), CISCO.
Five
to seven years relevant experience in a senior technical role in
Data Warehousing and Information Technology Systems

A
postgraduate degree in a related field or a recognised professional
qualification in ICT. Any additional relevant course or professional
qualification is an advantage.

WORK-BASED
COMPETENCIES: