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.

Job Summary

Regional Accountant , Savulugu - Job Summary

The Accountant will provide finance lead in providing efficient financial management for improved ministry quality and achievement of overall organizational objective at the regional level.

The Package

•   The position is based in Savulugu with frequent domestic travel
•   The position comes with an attractive salary package.
•   S/He reports to the Regional Manager and the Director, Finance and Support Services

Key Responsibilities

Include but not limited to the following;

•   Ensure the implementation of financial procedures and/ activities that comply with WVI Financial manual and WV Ghana finance policies and all government regulations. Educate Operations/Project staff in financial policies, procedures and systems of WVI.
•   Ensure submission of quality and timely, complete and accurate financial reports in compliance with WVI and donor requirements.
•   Follow-up on outstanding items on monthly bank reconciliation statements and address them.
•   Ensure safeguard of assets and inventory and conduct periodic stock taking (at least twice a year).
•   Enhance Cash Management processes at the base by monitoring bank balance to ensure balances do not fall below or exceed the requirement
•   Facilitate annual financial audit and ensure that the minimum “Acceptable audit rating” according to World Vision Partnership requirements is reached and ensure timely implementation of financial audit recommendations.
•   Provide leadership and supervision in identifying training needs for staff and ensure these are agreed with the FD for implementation, and also in performance management of staff.
•   Conduct field visits to review accounting, internal control systems and procedures and train/recommend improvements if found inadequate
•   Identify requirements and coordinate the preparation of project and operational base office budget and implement revisions as necessary.

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.
•   Experience:  3 years in similar position

Location: Savulugu

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.