Chemonics International Inc. seeks Bookkeeper for the recently awarded five-year, USAID-funded Ghana Feed the Future Agriculture Policy Support (Ghana FtF-APS) Project.

The Ghana FtF-APS project aims to increase capacity of the government of Ghana, the private sector, and civil society organizations (CSOs) in evidence-based policy formation, implementation, research, and advocacy and in rigorous monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programs under the Medium Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan.

The Bookkeeper will support the Finance Manager in ensuring the sound and efficient financial management of the Ghana FtF - APS project in compliance with USAID and Chemonics rules and regulations

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

•   Assist the finance manager in planning, managing, and implementing all aspects of the project
accounting system and for maintaining an accounting database
•   Collect and record all information that will facilit ate information exchange and dissemination
of project financial documentation and records to the home office
•   Receive invoices from vendors and manage and ensure timely payment
•   Prepare documentation for all payment transactions for vouchers, checks, and transfer forms
•   Maintain project's accounting file system, tax files, and payroll
•   Generate project invoices for staff
•   Manage petty cash, including petty cash reconciliation and disallowances
•   Other duties within the scope of the role and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Professional certificate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
•   2+ years of professional work experience with a Ghanaian or international organization, preferably working on a USAID or other donor - funded project or program

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

In addition, all candidates must demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English and excellent organizational and communications skills. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Instructions: Send electronic submissions to:-

recruit-ghanaftfaps@outlook.com

Closing Date: 07 February, 2014

•   Please include the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
•   Please include a cover letter/expression of interest and a complete curriculum vitae showing your professional work experience and education history. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.