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.

Purpose of position

To assist the Regional Accountant in providing efficient financial management for improved ministry quality and achievement of overall organizational objective.

Key Responsibilities

•   Ensure all supporting documents to cash disbursement, approvals and journal vouchers are complete, accurate, and relevant and comply with World Vision International and WV Ghana finance policies and all donor requirements.
•   Assist in the preparation and review of monthly project finance reports and maintain finance records and filing system on monthly basis.
•   Ensure proper receipt, safe keeping and lodgment of all funds received according to WV Ghana policies.
•   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.
•   Conduct field/community visits to review accounting, internal control systems and procedures and train/recommend improvements if found inadequate
•   Assist the Base Accountant to coordinate the preparation of project and operational base office budget and implement revisions as necessary, and support in monitoring actual project/base expenditure against approved budgets line items

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum Educational level required:   Degree/HND in Accounting/Finance or Part II of ACCA, CA/CIMA.
•   Technical Training qualifications required:  Good working knowledge in accounting software.
•   Advanced knowledge in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.
•   At least 2 years in similar position.
•   Good analytical skills
•   Office-based with frequent travel to the field

Location: Savulugu, Amasaman, Kumasi and Bolga

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 30 June, 2015

•   As a Child focused organization, 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.
•   World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.