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 equivalentPart-professional qualification in Accounting, from a recognized professional Accounting bodies is an assetSignificant 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-motivationAbility to manage program staff members that are remotely locatedVerbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills in French and EnglishProficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility to travel nationally to project sites