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Finance Assistants (7 positions)

JOB SUMMARY

Company Abt Associate...
Industry International...
Category Finance
Location Kumbungu, Wes...
Job Status Temporary
Salary GHS
Education Bachelor̵...
Experience N/A
Job Expires Jan 02, 2018
Contact ...
 

Company Profile

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

Job Description

Currently, Abt Associates is implementing Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in Seven selected districts in the Northern region: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu/Moagduri, Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo, Karaga, Gushegu, districts.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions as Finance Assistants (7 positions). Successful candidates will be contracted for not more than 4 months. Candidates that live in any of the districts mentioned above will have added advantage.

Responsibilities of Finance Assistant

  • Work closely with District managers  in identifying engaged personnel for payment 
  • Ensure that district  staff  receive their wages by liaising effectively with the district banks 
  • Ensure that  monies advanced to pay mobilizers and implementers are closely monitored and cleared  timely
  • Participate in the preparation, correction and submission of bi-weekly financial reports.
  • Work with logistics department to ensure that all vendors are paid promptly
  • Handle any finance related activities in the districts.
  • Collect and enter data in excel for project activities in the district.
  • Collect information for and prepare payroll payment for temporal staff.
  • Adhere to the company’s financial policies and procedures 
  • Properly keep records of all financial transactions in the district
  • Ensure swift payment of invoices by properly verifying all invoices submitted for correctness
  • Provide financial support to team members.

Required Skills or Experience

Requirements for Finance Assistant position

  • Minimum of BACHELORS’S/HND and experience in Accounting, and Finance 
  • Proficiency in English and one or more Ghanaian Northern Language is a plus.
  • Work overtime if necessary as well as meet deadlines for reporting.
  • Knowledge of USAID regulations is an advantage.
  • MUST be able to ride a motorbike and possess a valid license.
  • Basic understanding of accounting process and procedure
  • Good level of competence in excel and word
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organizational skills used in planning work
  • Good problem solving ability

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