CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.

Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources.

CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

Description Of Job

Anticipated start date: October 2012

DESCRIPTION
CARE seeks a Financial Management Specialist (FMS) for an upcoming, four (4) year program in Ghana. This project has a heavy focus on providing technical expertise to the Ghana Education Service in early grade literacy and numeracy for early grade primary students.  The project aims to improve reading skills in 2 million primary students by 2016.

SUMMARY

•  The Financial Management Specialist (FMS) is responsible for managing project finances, budgeting, financial reporting, procurement and compliance. The FMS will also oversee management of grants to government and NGO partners.
•  The FMS assures the accuracy and integrity of the project financial management system, compliance with CARE USA and donor financial management policies and procedures and monitors financial reporting and record keeping of project grantees and sub-recipients.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

•  Status: Accompanied
•  Anticipated start date: October 2012

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Advanced degree in finance or accounting; certification in accounting;
•  Advanced degree/certification in finance or accounting; ACCA or CA or CPA or similar or equivalent advanced certification.
•  At least 10 years of experience in financial management of USAID funded projects;
•  Proficiency in automated accounting and financial reporting systems;
•  Fluency in English
•  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

How To Apply For The Job

Apply on-line today at:

www.care.org/careers

or send detailed CV to

Charity.Gyasi@co.care.org

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

Closing Date:  15 September, 2012