Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, DC., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues o f $140 million.

Description Of Job

ACDI/VOCA Ghana is currently implementing the four-year Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement Program (ADVANCE) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The ADVANCE project aims to facilitate a transformation of Ghana's agricultural sector in select industries to achieve increased competitiveness in domestic and regional markets.

The ADVANCE Project is currently seeking an Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

•  Establishing and maintain cash controls
•  Ensure data/accounts transactions is entered into the project's accounting system/quick books
•  Prepare payment vouchers, Disbursement Vouchers and issue cheques for all accounts due
•  Maintain financial files and records
•  Ensure the safeguarding of all project funds
•  Issue, code and authorize purchase orders
•  Prepare journal summaries
•  Reconcile weekly deposits
•  Liaise with SSNIT for the regular payment of Staff Pension contributions
•  Liaise with Internal Revenue Service for regular payment of withholding taxes and follow up Tax Credit Certificates to the appropriate authorities/personnel
•  Review of all Expense Reports
•  Distribute Staff pay slips and ensure that each staff acknowledges receipt
•  Ensure that vouchers, including checks requests, journals and deposit memos are available and make photocopies whenever the need arises
•  Learn ADVANCE accounting procedures

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum of BSc Accounting Option or Higher National Diploma in Accounting
•  ICA Part 2, ACCA level 2 will be an added advantage
•  At least three (3) years of experience
•  Experience and knowledge of USAID Accounting principles and procedures
•  Demonstrate understanding of accounting and spreadsheet
•  Advanced working knowledge in excel, with proficiency in word, QuickBooks
•  Excellent communication skills/team player

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume/CV to:

hr@acdivocaghana.org

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

No phone calls please.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply