A newly established not-for-profit policy analysis and research institute, Ghana Economic Policy analysis and research institute (GEPARI) invites applications from experienced highly motivated dynamic and resourceful Ghanaians to fill the following position: Finance Officer

Job Summary

•   The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining the budget, recording and reflecting fully and accurately and in a timely manner the funds that are allocated and the disbursements made to support the implementation of the institute’s planned activities, in accordance with the approved guidelines.
•   The Finance Officer will ensure the use of standard financial and accounting procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the roles and responsibilities of the Finance Officer will include, but not limited to the following:

•   Establish a robust project accounting system, including reporting and filling systems, in accordance with approved guidelines and best practice;
•   Maintain petty cash transactions, including writing receipts, preparing payment request forms, disbursement of cash and clearance of advances;
•   Manage banking transactions related to the project, including preparing bank transfer requests, submitting them to the bank, monitoring transfers and preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements and reporting;
•   Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and maintain records on file;
•   Prepare draft financial reports, monitor and ensure that expenditures are made in accordance with approved guidelines;
•   Monitor expenditure of petty cash and ensure that records on file are up-to-date;
•   Continuously improve systems & procedures to enhance internal controls to satisfy audit requirements;
•   Maintain an inventory file to support purchases of all equipment/assets;
•   Assist with the preparation of annual and quarterly work plans, budget and requests for funding in GoG applicable format;
•   Assist with the preparation and implementation of procurement plans for the Institute; and
•   Perform any other functions assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must be a qualified accountant with recognized accounting certificates such as CA (Ghana) and ACCA. A degree in accounting/finance with related professional experience is an advantage;
•   Must have at least three (3) years post-qualification experience in financial and accounting work, experience in budgeting, planning and reporting on internationally funded projects;
•   Good knowledge of accounting regulation and procedures in the Public Sector;
•   Knowledge in administrative and procurement processes;
•   Good bookkeeping and reporting skills;
•   Good computer skills in accounting software and common word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel);
•   Good knowledge in the operations of the donor community, particularly the rules and regulations of procurement;
•   Very strong oral and written communications skills in English; and
•   Must have a very strong ability to work effectively in a team.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications and CVs with the position being applied for clearly marked should be addressed to:

GEPARI,
Private Mail Bag,
PMB 61, Ministries, Accra

Soft copies of the applications should be addressed to:

gepari.hr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 October, 2016