World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Job Summary

Purpose of the position

•   To develop and implement the accounting and budgetary functions of the grant to ensure conformity with WV reporting requirements and compliance standards established by the donor government/regulatory agency.
•   Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
•   Ensure all relevant information relating to the grant is available on timely basis and also grant documents from proposal to the final stage are properly filed. (Proposals, grant agreement, amendments, monthly/quarterly reports and fixed assets listing etc)
•   Ensure submission of timeiy, complete and accurate finance reporting in compliance with GAAP. WVI and Donor requirements.
•   Ensure prudent Cash Flow management of the base, monitoring bank balance to ensure balances do not fall below or exceed the requirement and follow-up on outstanding items on monthly bank reconciliation statements and address them.
•   Lead in identifying requirements and coordinating the preparation of grant budget and implement revisions as necessary and monitor actual grant expenditure against approved donor line items.
•   Ensure the implementation of financial procedures that comply with WVI finance policies and all Regulations Governing the Grant Award,
•   Assist internal and external audit staff to facilitate annual financial audit and ensure that the minimum "Acceptable audit rating" according to World Vision Partnership requirements is reached and ensure timely implementation of financial audit recommendations.
•   Assess financial and accounting capacity of sub-grantees; train sub-grantee finance/accounting staff and non accounting staff to ensure there is appropriate capacity in such offices to comply with accounting standards and al! grant/donor requirements and provtde technical support to project implementing teams
•   Provide leadership and supervision to Finance team at projects and build capacity of team to deliver on Finance objectives for the project

Other Competencies/Attributes

•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Attend   and   participate/lead in daily devotions and monthly Chapel services.
•   Perform other duties as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Minimum  Educational level required:    

•   Degree  in Accounting or Chartered Accountant.

Technical Training qualifications required:

Good working knowledge in Accounting Software and Accounting Principles. Knowledge of and experience with government grants regulations and financial reporting requirements preferred. Advanced knowledge in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

Experience: 3 years in similar position.

Other: Good analytical skills

Annual Basic Salary: GH¢ 17,928.00

Location: Kintampo

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and cv quoting only the job title as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 22 November, 2013

As a child focused organisation, world Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.