URC is recruiting for the following staff for the Finance and Administration team of the USAID-funded Ghana Systems for Health Project.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Job Summary: The Finance Assistant will support the development of timely financial reports, ensure compliance with USAID and URC requirements and verify expenditure vouchers and receipts. Key responsibilities include:

•   Support the development of financial reports, including:
1) Field financial reports, including copies of all bank statements, bank reconciliations, cash journals, transfer sheets, personal advance balance reports, grand summary sheets, supporting payment vouchers, petty cash journal and summarized expenditure reports
2) Expenditure reports
3) Travel expense statements for staff and consultants
•   Verify original vouchers and receipts and obtain the appropriate certifications
•   Manage petty cash accounts, including ensuring the maintenance of an appropriate level of petty cash in safe deposit
•   Prepare per diems and other travel advances for project staff
•   Together with the finance team, ensure that all costs in the project adhere to USAID/URC regulations and are allowable, reasonable and allocable

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in accounting or comparable certifications/qualifications
•   Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
•   Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred qualifications

•   At least 3 years’ experience in accounting and general financial management of USAID programs preferred
•   At least two years experience with QuickBooks preferred

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your Cover Letter and CV  to:-

s4hrecruitment-finance@urc-chs.com indicating in the subject line the position to which you are applying.

Closing Date: 25 July, 2014

Please limit electronic submissions to 3 MB. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.