The USAID/Ghana Feed the Future Agriculture Policy Support Project (APSP) implemented by Chemonics International Inc, is seeking qualified candidates for the position listed below. The APSP is a five year project aimed at increasing the capacity of the government of Ghana, the private sector, and civil society organisations in evidence based policy formation, implementation, research and advocacy.

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Job Summary

The Assistant Accountant will assist the Finance Manager in all phases of financial and accounting functions

Specific responsibilities will include:-

•   Handle the payment processing of suppliers invoices and employees claims in line with existing policies and procedures of the project. Check the accuracy, validity and complete documentation of payables
•   Handle the collection of receivables, receiving, receipting and recording of cash receipts of the project, ensure timely turnover of collected cash to the bank
•   Under the direction of the Finance Manager, ensure the timely recording of monthly transactions into the project's accounting software system and reconciliation of financial reports
•   Ensure a systematic filing and accounting of all transactions

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's level degree in business administration, economics, public administration, finance, or closely related
•   2 to 3 years professional experience, preferably working on a USAID-funded project or a donor-funded program

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send electronic submissions, including a cover letter and updated curriculum vitae to:-

jobs@agripolicyghana.org

Closing Date: 30 November, 2014

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership i an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.