Company Profile

FAIR TRADE GHANA NETWORK (FTGN) is a not-for profit organisation committed to providing a platform for all producer organisations certified by Fair Trade in Ghana through the promotion of opportunities to support networking and developing strategic partnerships for the benefit and progress of all certified producer groups who  are members of the network.

Job Description

The organisation seeks, in accordance with its constitution, to recruit dynamic and self-motivated persons to handle the affairs of its secretariat.

THE POSITION: Finance and Administrative Assistant (3 days a week)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the day to day operation of the secretariat
• Create and keep a good filing system for the organization
• Update financial spreadsheets with project as well as other transactions
• Track bank statements and carry out bank reconciliations
• Create monthly reports for of the Board of Directors
• Prepare monthly payroll and statutory payments and ensure the latter are paid on time.
• Maintain cash and petty cash accounts and ensure they are up to date.
• Process invoices and payments that have been authorized by the board for goods and services procured.
• Prepare a quarterly Income Statement and Statement of Financial position of the organization.
• Prepare monthly budget V expenditure and variations report for the board
• Shall work hand in hand with the Coordinator for an efficient and effective running of the Secretariat

Position Duration
The position is for 1 year in the first instance and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must possess a minimum of HND in Accounting and Finance
• 3+years working in an accounting department with proven experience as a Finance or Accounts Officer and familiar with Accounting rules, procedures, practices and foreign exchange accounting
• Have excellent written and verbal  communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have skills in respect of attention to details
• Must have very excellent skills in  Excel and PowerPoint and good skills in word
• Previous experience working with producer organisations  and a project environment will be an added advantage