{Literacy Bridge Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Overview:

The Accounting and Administrative Officer (AAO) is directly responsible for performing all the administrative and financial activities to support the organization’s programs and operations. The AAO will promote transparency and accountability in the use of the organization’s resources. The AAO is member of the operations team and reports directly to the Literacy Bridge Ghana (LBG) Director of Operations.

The position is full-time and based in Jirapa, Upper West Region, Ghana. All applicants must be willing to live and work in Jirapa.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Regular accounting procedures

•   Provide institutional guidance on adherence to accounting standards
•   Responsible for all financial accounting functions of the organization and ensuring that financial/accounting activities are carried out in accordance with the policy manual
•   Research and prepare new revisions to financial procedures and HR manuals as needed.
•   Maintain detailed records for all financial transactions in an organized and professional manner using QuickBooks
•   Manage the organization’s bank accounts and petty cash: prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis and process cash payments
•   Work in collaboration with the US finance team to accurately record bank transactions and field expenses into Quickbooks
•   Monitor all cash advances to employees and field expense reports, reconcile all receipts and remaining cash at month’s end
•   Prepare the monthly financial reports
•   Ensure all financial transactions have adequate supporting documentation and invoices and expense claims are approved by the appropriate person
•   Gather requested information for audits
•   Train employees on relevant financial procedures.  Communicate with employees to ensure financial receipts and payments are accurately, timely and appropriately handled
•   Prepare the payroll for the employees and process withholding payments

Budget & Financial reporting:

•   Responsible for reviewing and maintaining the finance and accounting manual
•   Create, manage and execute a plan to transition organizational accounting processes and procedures to the international accounting standards by December 2015
•   Create and manage a financial reporting and organizational certification timeline of all financial deadlines including donor reporting and yearly renewal of certifications and licenses
•   Create and maintain an organizational budget
•   Manage project budgets in coordination with program managers
•   Preparing budgets for donor proposals

Administrative

•   Undertake projects as assigned by the Director of Operations
•   Prepare for and schedule board meetings

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Master’s preferred
•   Minimum 5-7 years experience
•   Skilled in providing organizational guidance on accounting procedures and processes
•   Proficient using QuickBooks
•   Proficient computer and internet skills (MS Word, Excel).
•   Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•   Ability to speak Dagaare highly desirable

Location: Jirapa, Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

Please send a resume and cover letter to:-

jobs@literacybridgeghana.org

•   Please address the subject of the email as follows: Job application: Accounting and Administrative Officer: insert your name

Closing Date: 08 February, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

A reputable private company located in Tema seeks the following for immediate employment:- Accounts Clerk

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND Accounting with at least 2 years experience

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

All applicants should forward their cover letters and C.Vs to:-

atklawer@yahoo.com  /  dallas22001@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 21 February, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

A highly reputable network institution is seeking resourceful, results-oriented team player for the position below:- Accounts Officer

Job Summary

Specific Responsibilities and success factors for the position are as follows:-

•   Make entries of all transactions in the General Ledger ensuring the accuracy of the information and proper filing of all supporting documents in line with agreed procedure and standards
•   Summarise current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
•   Reconcile the Association’s bank accounts ensuring that they agreed with the cash book.
•   Assist external auditors in the audit of the accounts of the Association
•   Prepare regular monthly receipts and payments and income and expenditure accounts for management decision-making
•   Support management in the preparation of budgets and other projections
•   Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
•   Maintain and ensure good and adequate system of accounting is in place
•   Operate petty Cash ensuring that all payment vouchers are duly authorised, recorded and reconciled.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The candidate must have a HND (Accounting) or Part Professional Accounting qualification (ICA / CIMA / ACCA) with 5 years relevant post qualification experience
•   Computer literacy in (MS Excel / Word / PowerPoint) and good working knowledge in Accounting software, Tally / Quick Books
•   International, communication and writing skills
•   Analytical and numeracy skills
•   Ability to exhibit financial management skills
•   High sense of integrity
•   Strong understanding of financial systems, budgets / cash flow monitoring and internal controls will be an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications plus full CV, including telephone numbers and three referees to:-

The Executive Director
P.O.Box GP 13201
Accra

or via email address:-

nationalsecretariat14@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 08 February, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

A rapidly growing manufacturing company located in Tema, comprising of kitchenware and roofing products subsidiaries, is looking for highly experienced and motivated people to Plan, Direct and Control the divisional activities.

Job Purpose

To provide technical and administrative leadership for the finance department of the company under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer

Essential Duties

•   Exercises oversight responsibility over the finance activities of the company.
•   Co-ordinates the preparation of financial reports, budgets and other financial forecasts.
•   Establish appropriate financial controls and procedures to guide operations of the finance and accounting function
•   Leads in negotiating with key supplies, banks and other stakeholders
•   Prepare and report to management all matters relating to financial administration of the company including tax advisory

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Chartered Accountant with a minimum of six (6) years post hands-on experience ina manufacturing company, three(3) of which must be in a managerial position

Technical

•   Proficiency in the use of accounting software is a must (preferaly Tally software)
•   Must possess excellent financial modelling and analytical skills

Personality

•   Ability to relate effectively to people at all levels
•   Ability to articulate viewpoints and stick to them where necessary assertiveness
•   Snap decision-maker, but discerning and prudent.
•   Highly self-motivated, dynamic and brisk
•   Ability to work to meet timelines

Managerial

•   Ability to analyze and solve problems
•   Ability to plan and coordinate
•   Must have excellent people management skills

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must submit application letter together with curriculum vitae with two(2) references and copies of relevant certificates to the address below:-

The General Manager,
P.O.Box CO 1817,
Tema

OR

vacancyforyou2015@gmail.com

Closing Date: 26 January, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

A reputable Construction firm is looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and results oriented person to fill the position of Accountant at its Head Office in Takoradi.

THE ROLE
To manage, Co-ordinate and Control all projects of the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Oversight responsibility for all branch and department accountants.
•   Reforming the Accounts department by strengthening the internal control.
•   Prepare final accounts of the company.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A professional certificate from ACCA or ICAG with 5 years experience in similar role or
•   A bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 10 years working experience in similar position.

KEY COMPETENCIES

•   Proven skills in leadership financial management and good personal relation.
•   Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
•   Excellent communication and presentation skills
•   Knowledge and understand in some accounting quick books and other accounting software.

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

If you believe you have the requisite qualification and demonstrable experience for this position, please apply with your CV supported by a proposal on how to manage a quarry to achieve and maintain set production and maintenance targets and safety standards and other standard KPIs required for such an operation.

Kindly send your application to mgconsult2014@gmail.com and include your telephone numbers.

Closing Date: 15 February, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

A Medical Centre situated in the Tema area has the following vacancy for immediate employment:- Accountant

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc Administration (Accounting option)
•   Minimum of 5 years

Or

•   bCom (Finance)
•   Minimum of 5 years

Or

•   ACCA level 2, AI A, ACA
•   Minimum of 10 years

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicant should call:-

0264-68269 / 0205-679150 / 0244-310648

Closing Date: 28  January, 2015