• Work closely with the DFO to prepare monthly financial reports for timely submission to home office. This includes but is not limited to QB posting;
• Verify payment documentation for adequacy and completeness including required approvals before posting to QuickBooks (QB);
• Manage the petty cash account in accordance with activity policy, ensuring the maintenance of an appropriate level of petty cash in the safe deposit box;
• Together with the finance team, ensure that all costs in the project adhere to USAID/URC regulations; and are allowable, reasonable, and allocable;
• Assist the DFO in addressing all monthly field report review comments from home office in collaboration/coordination with the regional finance and administration officers, including providing feedback for missing vouchers and outstanding information following review of payment documentation;
• Prepare and recording voucher/accounting transactions in QB;
• Ensure the proper use of charge numbers and accounting codes;
• Initiate transactions in the electronic payment system;
• Make withdrawal and deposit transactions at the bank;
• Process the monthly payment of social security and taxes to the Ghanaian government;
• Support the payment of per diems and transport for participants during meetings or workshops;
• Establish an indexed filing system in the finance section and ensure financial documents are filed as per the filing system;
• Post the advances and liquidating expenses into QB for accuracy.
• Initiate duly supported and allowable payments into online banking platforms, to include vendor payment and mobile money payments;
• Review adequacy of supporting documentation for all documentation forwarded for payment;
• Prepare and maintain a tracking log of all documents received in and released from finance department;
• Perform other project related tasks as assigned.

• Ability to maintain accounting records, analyze and prepare reports and statutory return;
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Proficient in oral and written English language;
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills;
• Previous work experience on a USAID or other development project is desirable;

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or comparable certifications/qualifications;

At least 8 years’ experience in accounting and general financial management;

At least two years’ experience with QB;

At least one year’s experience in handling mobile money transactions.