Job ad Ghana : Finance Officer – Accra

We are recruiting a Finance Officer.

Duties:

• Prepare consolidated financial report in line with EU project
• Finance systems that will meet EU requirements ensure all expenditures are in line with the approved project
• Budget prepare timely and accurate financial reports in line with narrative reports that meet the requirements of EU
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports in line with EU requirements
• Ensure that project cash flows (income, expenditure and fund transfers) are managed in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide ongoing financial risk analysis and recommendations of risk management strategies
• Support Project Coordinator with project narratives in relation to expenditure and financial risks
• Facilitate internal and external audit processes and ensure audit requirements are monitored throughout the project work with the Project Coordinator and PIC to ensure that audit recommendations are complied with
• Prepare project documentation for audit at all levels of the project support the Project
• Coordinator to fulfill the requirements for internal and external audit work closely with the Municipal Level Project
• Implementation Committee (MULPIC) to monitor the budget utilisation and communicate any issues.
• Ensure financial integrity of the project
• Ensure the project complies with the EU procurement
• Processes perform any other duty that will be assigned to him or her

• A tertiary level qualification in Accounting
• Professional qualification in Accountancy preferably level 2 of any of the Professional qualifications: ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA/CPA

EXPERIENCE

• Must have experience in European Union contract management and financial Reporting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
• Proven ability to prioritise in a demanding environment and to meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical, financial reporting and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely

Location: Accra

Interested applicants should not be more than 35 years and resident in Accra

Closing Date: 31 January, 2021