The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing financial and operational support to Opportunity International Ghana and managing the revenue and expenditures for the Mastercard/First+ Project.  This position will maintain the integrity of the accounting records and ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and record daily financial transactions in the accounting system, ensuring project and account coding accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate documentation for all transactions and maintain proper record retention.
• Manage general accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash, accruals, and fixed assets management.
• Prepare bank and other balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis and resolve any outstanding items.
• Prepare monthly and year-end account reconciliation and analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial and ad hoc reports, as required by the Program Managers and Responsible Executives.
• Assist in preparing schedules and analyses for the annual financial statement audit process within the associated deadlines.
• Administer all procurement and expense management policies and procedures to ensure effective internal controls and make recommendations for policy improvements and updates.
• Collaborate with local and global staff on project expense inquiries, grant balances, budget modifications, and other general inquiries.
• Review supplier invoices and employee expenses/liquidation reports for completeness and accuracy and initiate needed disbursements.
• Coordinate with the US Finance staff to invoice donors for payment and follow up on unpaid billings.
• Review and ensure appropriate approval for time sheets related to project work.
• Authorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts/funds
• Close out project accounts upon project completion
• Assist in preparing the annual operating budget and developing budgets for grant proposals and applications.
• Work with the Regional Accounting Director to ensure all tax obligations are filed and paid on time.
• Address regional and US management issues and escalate persistent work condition issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting or related specialty.
• 5 -8 + of accounting experience.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities and work well under pressure of meeting deadlines
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Experience managing USAID grants is a plus
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail.
• Strong communications ability and commitment to teamwork.
• Proven financial statement reporting ability.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with vendors, donors and partners.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Opportunity International.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Written and verbal fluency in English required, fluency in French or Spanish desirable.