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

CARE International is recruiting candidates for an anticipated Complementary Basic Education project in Ghana.

Job Summary:
The Audit and Finance Manager will be responsible for training the finance and senior management of Implementing Partners in the policies and procedures of CARE for budgeting, requesting advances, reporting on expenditures, allowable expenses, and reconciling advances.

•  In addition the AFM will conduct spot checks/audits on Implementing Partners, approve advances to IPs, enter all expenses into the CARE Accounting System, and prepare reports for the donor and GES.
•  The AFM will provide technical assistance to the Financial Controller’s office of GES in terms of preparing systems for the future management of the program by GES.

Qualification Required & Experience

Key Qualification, Skills & Competences:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, plus 6 years experience, or a Masters degree plus 3 years experience in Finance or Accounting with a CPA.
•  Experience managing sub grants and commercial contracts.
•  A high level of proficiency using People Soft, Adaptive Planning, or similar financial packages, as well as Micro Soft Applications.
•  Prior experience and familiarity with international development partner’s financial procedures and reporting requirements are a plus.
•  Experience in conducting spot checks and audits would be preferable.
•  Capacity to train, coach, and mentor counterpart finance professional would be essential
•  Availability to travel extensively in Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 31st August, 2012.

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY