Duration: 1 year  (renewable)
Post Grade: Grade G5

•   Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Administrative Officer, and the overall supervision of Head of Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Assist the Finance Officer in the preparation of the Monthly
•   Minimum Closure Report (MMCR).
•   Record LlV, AP, JV, receipts and credit memo into WFP system
•   Upload bank statement and prepare bank reconciliations.
•   Ensure weekly monitoring of the WFP bank accounts and keep track of balances to ensure that there are sufficient funds.
•   Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with WFP financial rules and regulations.
•   Analyze, control and accurately maintain the financial transactions in WFP Systems and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
•   Prepare request for the replenishment of the imprest account from Head Quarters and timely replenish Sub Office's sub- imprest.
•   Assist the Finance Officer in preparing response to audit queries.
•   Set up Vendors' Bank details in Straight to Bank (S2B)"and input transfers
•   Provide assistance to all staff services such as travel, expense claims, documents retrieval, etc.
•   Ensure all financial documents are properly archived both manually and in Electronic Registry Management (ERM).
•   Brief/debrief staff members on issues relating to financial transactions.
•   Perform other related duties as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of university degree in Finance or other related field is desirable
•   Knowledge of Systems Application Product (SAP) software would be an advantage
•   At least three years of progressively responsible work experience, including at least two years in the field of finance, accounting, budget, audit or other related field.
•   Excellent knowledge of computer

Language: Fluency in both written and oral English.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked "Finance Assistant, G5, Accra" and sent to the address below or hand-delivered to WFP Office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

The Human Resource Unit
UN World Food Programme
No.7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P. O. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 05 February, 2016

•   ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES MEETING THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED.
•   QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY