Job Description

Our client, a global health organisation with the aim of improving the health of people in developing countries is looking for a proactive Finance/Administration Assistant to support their operations in Ghana.

ROLE PROFILE

The selected candidate will work closely with the director of Finance and the Finance and Administration Manager. He/she will be responsible for providing efficient, effective and accurate financial, administration and logical support for the country program.

DUTIES

• Maintain the country office petty cash fund
• Prepare monthly cash count
• Responsible for payment of all statutory deductions
• Receive, verify and process invoices for payment and coding correctly
• Review and analyzing all supporting documentation to payment for accuracy
• Assist with end of year preparation and audit preparation
• Assist with VAT claims
• Process travel advance and expense request by staff
• Prepare batch payment vouchers for entry in BQE
• Ensure monthly recurrent expenditure is processed for payment in a timely manner
• Liaise with all vendors and service providers to ensure efficient running of the office including IT system and other equipment
• Maintain and updating vendor list
• Request quotation from prospective vendors in the procurement process
• Maintain the asset inventory list

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration preferably Finance or Accounting
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar position

REQUIREMENT

• Strong knowledge in finance and accounting
• Ability to multi task and work under pressure
• Attention to details
• Knowledge in MS (Word, Excel, Power point)
• Must have working knowledge in labor and contract law
• Good communication and interpersonal skills