Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

Accountant (0015) - 3 positions; 1 each to based in Tamale, Gushegu and Salaga Offices).

The Accountant will support all accounting processes related to the project and will input expenses into QuickBooks on a daily basis. S/he will ensure that proper financial and programmatic documentation related to expenditures is submitted and filed.

Qualification Required & Experience

This position will report to the Senior Accountant and must have;:

•  At least a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least five years of experience, knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures and QuickBooks;
•  Knowledge of basic leadership practices and USAID funded programs;
•  skilled in performing detailed numerical computations;
•  and skilled in the use of computer hardware and software.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)