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Finance Assistant

JOB SUMMARY
Company	Creative Asso...
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Category	Accounting
Location	Accra
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	GH¢
Education	HND / Degree
Experience	2 years
Job Expires	Oct 02, 2022
Contact	...

Company Profile

Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 30 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Job Description

Title: Finance Assistant
Department: CIT
Employee Status: Full Time
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: Accra, Ghana

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

OTI’s Littorals Regional Initiative (LRI) program is able to provide support to local counterparts across specific West African coastal states to withstand the increasing pressures of VEOs by addressing instability factors including: localized conflict, ethno-religious marginalization, lack of understanding of the VEO threat, local grievances against governance structures, and weak social cohesion. LRI complements the broader USAID presence in the region by providing short-term, targeted programming that reduces windows for VEO expansion and helps national governments and local communities build prevention capacity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Assistant will be working under the Finance Manager to help manage project expenditures and accounts. He/she will assist in applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. The Finance Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining personnel electronic leave files that inform payroll.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Assist the Finance Manager in managing day to day finance operations, including implementing Creative and USAID policies, procedures, and systems, reviewing accounts payable documents for proper accuracy and completeness, and liaising with bank on all banking issues;
Assist Finance Manager with banking activities and writing of cheques;
Assist Finance Manager with tracking and reconciling of bank statements to cash book;
Assist Finance Manager with statutory payments (SSNIT, Tier 2, GRA, etc.);
Assist Finance Manager in issuing and reconciling advances to staff and consultants;
Assist Finance Manager to prepare and submit monthly cash requests;
Scan and upload Finance documents to SharePoint;
Manage the process of clearing bills, payments, and vouchers; and assist in the transfer of project funds from the regional account to field accounts;
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures;
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met;
Track and file personnel leave records both manually and electronically and maintain their tracking spreadsheets accurately and verify staff’s monthly timesheets;
Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills or Experience

Must have a Degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accounting option. A professional qualification is an added advantage
Must have at least (2) two years of work experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance assistance
Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations and previous experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred
Excellent Spoken and Written English highly desired
Good computer skills in programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work under pressure in challenging working conditions
Ability to take initiatives and be a team player
Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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