Company Brief
Vokacom is a Ghanaian firm that has a long history in the country, dating back to when it was originally formed in 2004. Through more than 12 years of history, Vokacom’s practice in Ghana has set the bar for professional IT services in the marketplace, be it software development or big data management.
Today, the Ghanaian firm is still setting the Standard of Excellence in the industry under the leadership of its CEO, Nana Osei Kwasi Afrifa, who is supported by capable partners and over 40 staff.
Job Description
The company is hiring experienced and educated individuals for the position
Recruitment Of IT Security Officer
Responsibilities
- Protects computer assets by developing security strategies; directing system control development and access management, monitoring, control, and evaluation
- Perform information security risk assessments
- Manage security policies and procedures that will ensure adequate protection and use of information
- Advises senior management by identifying critical security issues; recommending risk-reduction solutions.
- Establish and oversee the organization’s IT security architecture.
- Conduct electronic discovery and digital forensic investigations.
- Work with other stakeholders to establish disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans.
- Propose the draft of main information security documents
- Coordinate IT risk assessment processes throughout Vokacom and its subsidiaries
- Provide consistent education on the relevance of information security across all levels of employees
- Notify top management about the main risks and advise on all IT security matters
- Propose authentication methods, password policy, encryption methods,
Qualification
- A minimum of a first degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in IT Security
Recruitment Of Group Head of Finance
Responsibilities
- Oversee the management and coordination of all financial reporting activities for the group including organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports.
- Assist the CEO with the cost-benefit analysis and obtaining funding for various initiatives.
- Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization.
- Regularly monitor and work closely with management in taking timely action to ensure that budgets and financial plans stay within approved levels.
- Manage the daily cash balance and invest excess funds to achieve the most lucrative rate consistent with company policy.
- To provide support in the preparation of business plans and another financial forecasting for other ventures of or being considered by Vokacom.
Skills critical to the role:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with business heads and department leaders
- High personal standards and goal oriented
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent and effective communications skills
- Strong budgeting and Financial skills
- Ability to translate financial concepts into actionable business strategies and tactics
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
- High attention to detail
- Sound independent judgement
- High level of Integrity
Qualification
- A first degree in Accounting, or a relevant field
- A Chartered Accountant from ICA or ACCA
- A Masters’ Degree in Finance is a bonus
- At least 5-6 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance management related roles
- Experience in treasury management is an advantage
Recruitment Of Executive Assistant to CEO
Responsibilities
- Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
- Communicates with the general staff on the CEO’s behalf and coordinates logistics with high-level meetings both internally and externally
- Researches prioritize and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CEO including those of a sensitive or confidential nature and determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
- Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgment letters, and other tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the company.
- Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Qualification
- A Masters’ Degree in Social Science, Business Administration or a relevant field
- A minimum of 5 years’ work experience, providing support for upper- level management in a related organization
Recruitment Of Software Development Officer
Responsibilities
- Design and develop Windows and web applications
- Design and develop Mobile Apps (Android, iOS, Windows, etc.)
- Design and Create Application Databases
- Maintain and Optimize Databases.
- Evaluate application security and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability is implemented in software components.
- Propose authentication methods, password policy, encryption methods, etc.
- Manage the delivery of system development projects from analysis, through design to release.
- Define delivery phases of the project including activities, sub-activities, and milestones ensuring these are documented and used as the basis for the project.
- Ensure availability of logs in all managed applications including event log issues, risk log, and any subsequent reporting
- Participate in reviews and meetings and providing updates on project progress
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new modules and functionalities as may be required
- Work with the team to design application solutions that fully implement business requirements.
- Perform code reviews, unit testing, and system testing as needed
- Research into emerging technologies and tools.
- Perform Systems benchmarking, Audit and Troubleshooting.
Qualification
- A minimum of a first degree in Computer Science or a related field Minimum of 4 years relevant working experience in Software Development
- Good Coding comments habits
- Excellent Knowledge in Database Management
- Proficiency in .net technologies
Recruitment Of Senior Systems Administrator
Responsibilities
- Provide IT services to the various companies in the group.
- In charge of business continuity and disaster recovery within the department as well as the recommendation and implementation of new investments within the technology infrastructure.
- Assume responsibility of oversight of the entire group IT network and system infrastructure ensuring proper configuration, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of security firewalls, sites/software, servers, data and file encryption, and internet connections.
- Play a mentorship role to System Administrators, promoting their professional growth.
- Play a strategic role in the IT of the Group where he/she coordinates the selection, implementation, and upgrade of the business’s software/applications and services.
- Lead the process and team members in the analysis, enhancement, and tailoring of current practices and existing systems in order to increase operating efficiencies as well as reduce and cut costs within the business.
- Ensure consistency and maintainability of existent infrastructure environments through the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of well-documented standards and procedures for the implementation of technical solutions.
- Work closely with the General Manager, IT in gathering feedback and developing insights that will lead to the improvement of IT services.
- Keep track of licensing on all IT related items.
Qualification
- A minimum of a first degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience in Systems Administration
- Excellent Knowledge in Database Management
- Must be an expert in Cloud Services such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
Application Deadline
Interested candidate must submit their Application letter and CV’s by 24th April 2020
How To Apply
To apply for this position send your CV and application letter to recruitment@vokacom.net.
Postal Address
Vokacom Limited
Box MP 4265
Mamprobi Accra
Ghana – West Africa
Digital Address: GA-585-7449
Contact Us
Location: #8 Sorghum Street
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Phone: (+233)302-309-375
Email: info@vokacom.net