JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. is a leader in improving the health of individuals and communities by providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 104 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices for the past 30 years.

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project to work in northern Ghana with a focus on strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition services in health facilities, and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen community based nutrition improvements.

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO) (Job: GH-441412)

Job Summary

The Regional Finance and Admin Officer will have responsibility for supporting all aspects of Finance and administration of the SPRING’s Northern Region Office. This includes supporting the Finance and Administration Manager in maintaining Regional office Financial systems, (Standard Accounting Practices), compliance to USAID rules and regulations, financial reporting, financial operating policies and finance manuals, maintaining all relevant ledgers, prepare staff payroll and submit all tax, social security and pension payment, managing bank accounts, preparing for audits, assisting and monitoring budget development procedures. Have over sight responsibility of all financial and administrative functions.

Reporting Relationship

The FAO reports to the Finance and Administration Manager based in Tamale, Ghana.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•   Assist with managing financial transactions including payment to vendors, travel reimbursement for office staff, preparation of monthly salary disbursement, and request for funds transfer from Accra Office, prepare bank reconciliation reports, and monitor the petty cash reimbursement system.
•   Maintain all necessary accounting records (e.g. general ledger, balance sheet, trial balance, fixed assets and depreciation, etc) as appropriate and ensure they are acceptable for annual audits. Specifically, post all transactions to expense report prepare pre import function for the monthly report, post all transactions from payment vouchers to statement of account, prepare monthly bank/ advance reconciliation.
•   Prepare all forms for withholding tax, make deductions from invoice payment, submit report to Finance & Admin Manager (FM) obtain CD/VAT/NHIL vouchers from vendors, submit it to FM for exemption certificate.
•   Assist in Tamale office setup.
•   Contract with vendors to provide services, such as food service, logistics for workshops and training in the region. Visit facilities to collect reports, event tracking forms etc.
•   Any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a multi-cultural environment.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, decision making, problem solving and administrative skills.
•   Must be able to juggle multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work flexibly in a dynamic, fast paced environment and maintain sense of perspective.
•   The position requires a fair minded, people oriented and caring individual with excellent interpersonal skills and sensitivity to diversity.
•   Successful experience in similar jobs.
•   Required computer skills included MS Office (minimum Word and Excel), computerized accounting system (Quickbooks) and internet.
•   Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•   It requires a highly motivated individual with a strong customer service orientation and a demonstrated commitment to JSI’s organizational values and financial regulations.
•   Experience working with USAID funded projects

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individual are welcome to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to:-

jobs@spring-nutrition.org

or the JSI address listed below.

•   If you submit via e-mail, please write the title of the job you are applying to in the subject line.
•   JSI will only contact short-listed applicants.
•   Please no phone calls. Deadline for submission is June 16, 2014.

SPRING Representative
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
House# F134/5
Third Soula Street
Labone
Accra, Ghana

www.jsi.com
http://www.spring-nutrition.org

Closing Date: 16 June, 2014