Abt. Associates Inc., a US based company, is implementing the PMI/ USAID–funded African Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) program. AIRS has been implemented in Ghana since 2008 in some selected districts in the Northern Region.

Job Summary

Currently, Abt Associates is implementing Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in five selected districts in the Northern Region: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu-Moagduri and Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo districts.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions as Finance Assistant (5 positions/ Successful candidates will be contracted for not more than 3 months. Candidates that live in any of the districts mentioned above will have added advantage.

Responsibilities of Finance Assistant

•   Work closely with District mangers  in identifying engaged personnel for payment
•   Prepare weekly wage costs for temporal staff
•   Ensure that district  staff  receive their wages by liaising effectively with the district banks
•   Ensure that  monies advanced to pay mobilizers and implementers are closely monitored and cleared  timely
•   Participate in the preparation, correction and submission of bi-weekly financial reports.
•   Work with logistics department to ensure that all vendors are paid promptly
•   Handle any finance related activities in the districts.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of HND and experience in Accounting, Finance or Management
•   Good computer, analytical and interpersonal skills.
•   Proficiency in English and one or more Ghanaian Northern Language is a plus.
•   Able to handle a full set of accounts, lead and supervise subordinates effectively, work overtime and under pressure, as well as meet deadlines for reporting.
•   Knowledge of USAID regulations is an advantage.
•   MUST be able to ride a motorbike and possess a valid license.

Location: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu-Moagduri and Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo

How To Apply For The Job

How to apply for the Finance Assistant position

Please look through the above mentioned districts and select any one where you wish to be considered for the position of Finance Assistant and state this in your application letter. Application letters that do not have specific district will not be considered.

You can send your application letter and CV by any of the methods stated below. Please choose only one method and apply through that method, do not use both methods to apply:

•   Send your applications to the following email:  Ernest_fletcher@africairs.net . (Please indicate the position and district in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered)
•   You can also deliver your application by hand to the Abt Associates Inc. Office building located near VSO office off the SSNIT Road Junction Kalpohine, Estates Tamale.

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

•   Deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday February 20th, 2015. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
•   Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
•   Females are particularly encouraged to apply.