Job Summary
Company:
PharmAccess Foundation
Category:
Accounting / Auditing
Education:
Master's Degree
Categories
Job Vacancy For Finance Officer
Responsibilities
As Finance Officer, you will report to the Country Director and have specific responsibilities as follows:
• Maintain financial policies and procedures as in the approved Financial Administration Manual for the effective management of the office finances in line with best practices
• Preparation of the annual office budget and work with other relevant head office managers/directors for approval
• Requests payments on a quarterly basis into the Euro bank account office budget
• Be responsible for effective handling and controlling of petty cash and cheques for the Accra office
• Advise and assist staff with the efficient planning, preparation and management of field budget and funds
• Manage the financial system for the timely provision of accurate financial reports
• Be responsible for financial administration and reporting using Exact software
• Prepare budget versus realisation reports on a monthly basis to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted limits and propose interventions where necessary
• Be responsible for liaising with auditors for annual audits and provide them with all required documentation and information for the preparation of the annual office financial accounts
Qualification Required & Experience
• Relevant Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Professional accounting qualification is desirable
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the area of financial management, reporting and associated oversight. Experience in an international organisation is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of financial accounting standards and proven ability to interpret and advise accordingly. Knowledge of advance excel is required and experience with Exact software is an advantage
• High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• High level of accuracy, professional attitude and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people at all levels and from different national and cultural backgrounds.
Personal Profile
• Candidate must have an excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact in an environment with multiple stakeholders
• Candidates need to be self-motivated, have the ability to work independently and with minimum of supervision
• Able and willing to work in a dynamic, informal and results-oriented organisation
• Have affinity with our mission and objectives
PharmAccess Offers
PharmAccess offers an excellent job opportunity in a dynamic international environment with solid terms and conditions that conform to industry standards. PharmAccess has a full-time workweek of 40 hours, a collective pension scheme and a medical insurance cover for employees and dependents. We offer 22 vacation days a year based on a full-time employment agreement. The initial contract will be for a period of 12 months subject to a probationary period of three months.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Suitable candidates should submit the following:
• A one page summary of your qualifications and experience, indicating how you meet the duties and competencies for the position
• Your CV, including names and full contact details of two referees
The above items should be sent to The Process Manager, PharmAccess Foundation by email:
p.adjei@medicalcreditfund.org
Mention "Finance Officer" as title
Contact Process Manager (Phylicia Adjei) at PharmAccess Foundation, reachable via:
0302-735261 / 0246-789616
Closing Date: 30 September, 2016