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Head Of Information Technology

Posted On 13th Mar 2018
Location Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Preferred Qualifications Minimum Of A First Degree In Information Technology/Computer Science /Computer Engineering Or A Related Field.
Contract Type Permanent
Min. Years of Exp 6 years
Age Range Any
Preferred Gender Any
Interview Date 13th Apr 2018
Start Date 23rd Apr 2018
Preferred Skills Technical Problem Skills, Analytical And Decision Making Skills, Proven Ability To Manage Multiple Projects Whiles Paying Attention To Details.
Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • To Plan, Organize, Direct, Control And Evaluate The Operations Of Information Systems And Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Within The Company. • Develop And Implement Policies And Procedures For Electronic Data Processing And Computer Systems Operations Within The Company. • Implement, Operate And Administer Computer And Telecommunications Software, Networks And Information Systems Within The Company. • Develop Digital Security And Data Protection Procedures And Manuals For The Company. Ensure Security Of The Entire IT System And Integrity Of All Company Data. • Draw Up The IT Budget In Consultation With All Business Divisions And Manage Implementation. Control The IT Budget And Expenditures Within The Approved Cooperate Budget. • Evaluate Data And Information Risk And Ensure Suitable Mitigation Strategies Are In Place And Functional – This Should Include Disaster Recovery And Business Continuity Planning And Implementation. • Train Staff About Potential Uses Of New Or Existing Technology. Provide Orientation To New Staff And New Users To Existing Technology. Provide Individual Training And Support On Request. • Engage With Department Heads To Assist The Various Departments With Achieving Their Goals Through Innovative Application Of Technology And Ways To Help Achieve Cooperate Goals. • Implement And Execute Proactive Maintenance, Monitoring And Support Processes To Provide A Stable And Reliable IT Platform To The Company. • Maintain Current And Accurate Inventory Of Technology Hardware, Software And Resources. Ensure Compliance With All Forms Of IT Licensing Agreements. • Troubleshoot Hardware, Software And Network Operating Systems. • Provide Network Access To All Staff And Install Work Stations. Connect And Set Up Hardware And Load All Required Software In New Offices. • Provide Network Accounts And Passwords As Required. Monitor Security Of All Technology, Install And Maintain Foolproof And Passwords. • Advise Staff Of Security Breach And/or Change In Password Or Security Status. Ensure Installation Of Lock Out Programs. • Perform Other Related Issues As Required During Working Hours. KEY REQUIREMENTS • Project Management Or IT Services Management Certificates Will Be Of Advantage • At Least 5 Years Of Overall Professional Experience In A Bank/investment Bank Or Accounting Firm. • Working Knowledge In Providing Support For Accounting And Other Management Software In A Bank Or Investment Bank • Technical Experience In Networking, Telecommunications And Area Network Designs • Technical Experience In Designing, Installing And Supporting Microsoft Windows Server Networks And SQL Server Applications
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