The Sustainable Fisheries Management Project (SFMP) is a 5-year food security project, headquartered in Accra. It seeks to rebuild targeted marine fisheries stocks (which are depleted but important to the local economy) through the adoption of sustainable fishing practices and exploitation levels. The project contributes to the government of Ghana's fisheries development objectives and will work closely with government agencies, fisheries authorities, policy makers and fisher folks in the entire coastal stretch of Ghana to achieve these goals.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Assist the Finance and Administrative Manager with the day-to-day operational and finance activities of SFMP office in Accra, Ghana
•   Process all invoices daily or as required. Cheques, bank transfers and payment vouchers must be prepared in line with the specific approvals
•   Make entries of all transactions into Quick Books, verifying accuracy, approvals, and accounting code in accordance with project activities
•   Assist with preparing monthly bank reconciliations of all SFMP accounts in Ghana for approval
•   Assist with monthly payroll procedures including statutory payment processes and taxations
•   Assist with the production of monthly project field financial reports
•   Make and store photocopies of all original vouchers, invoices, receipts and other supporting documents of bank transactions monthly after submission of the field report
•   Work with the FAM to ensure proper expenditures tracking and assist with project-appropriate expenditure tracking systems in line with project budgets and activities
•   Carry out other duties related to the administrative and financial management as may be determined by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor of Commerce, BSc or Higher National Diploma in Accounting. Part Professional Qualification will be an added advantage
•   Practical knowledge in USAID Regulations and Quick Books
•   Minimum of 2 years in accounting

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates, who possess the minimum qualifications to fill these challenging positions may apply by sending a CV, COVER LETTER, and CONTACT DETAILS to:

Applications.SFMP@crcuri.org

Insert "POSITION" in the subject line.

Closing Date: 12 March, 2015