Responsibilities
Timely completion of all transactions in a timely and efficient manner; specifically required to ensure that:
- Maintains accurate accounts of the transactions of the company
- The proper completion of all transactions authorized by the Finance and Administration Director in accordance with laid down processes and procedures
- Contributes to periodic financial statements development and supports notes in accordance with the policies of the company.
- Prepare financial commentary with regards to the quarterly financial statements (variance and profitability analyses).
- Assist with the preparation and tracking of budget.
- Ensures that payment vouchers are filled on timely basis.
- Reviews travel expense reports from staff for entry into QuickBooks
- Ensures that financial documents are stamp ‘paid’ on timely basis.
- Reviews all financial documents to ensure laid down processes before processing them for payment.
- Oversees the filing of all VAT and submit monthly to Finance and Administration Director for review and processing
- Follow up on withholding tax certificates from appropriate agencies
- Reviews both electronic and hard copy filing of all Fix Award Amount (FAA) reports.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or its equivalent
- Part-professional qualification in Accounting, from a recognized professional Accounting bodies is an asset
- Significant knowledge and working experience in Accounting/Financial Management.
- Knowledge of Financial Management practices in Ghana.
- Knowledge of Office Processes and Procedures.
- At least 5-6 years post-qualification experience.
- Report writing, facilitation, presentation skills required.
- Knowledge and experience of QBE essential.
- Teamwork and cooperation: Ability to work effectively and smoothly across multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and take actions to build a cohesive work climate in which all members are included. Solicits ideas and opinions to help form specific decisions and plans.
- Result orientation: Ability to proactively approach the smooth organization of internal processes; ability to work independently with a strong sense of initiative, discipline, and self-motivation
- Ability to manage program staff members that are remotely located
- Verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills in French and English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel nationally to project sites
