Company Profile
BRAC Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd (BGSL) is a socially responsible for-profit organization, engaging people, especially women in sustainable economic and income generating activities in Ghana. Our mission is to provide a range of financial services responsibly to people at the bottom of the pyramid.
Job Description
BGSL is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position: Finance Officer
PURPOSE
- The Finance Officer will support financial bookkeeping, reconciliations, analysing of all financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting and legal requirements, and budget preparations.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in maintaining and reviewing financial records.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with accounting and tax laws.
- Assist in preparing budgets.
- Monitor expenditure, profits and provide reports.
- Evaluate internal management systems, procedures and risks to provide recommendations.
- Assist in preparing financial statements.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal procedures.
- Maintain petty cash on daily basis, preparing monthly reports and posting data on system on timely manner.
- Prepare periodic bank reconciliation statement for assigned accounts.
- Maintain record-keeping books and reconcile the accounts on timely manner.
- Prepare vouchers and process payments.
- Validate and send BOG prudential returns.
- Liaise with the respective stakeholders in submitting returns and maintaining proper compliance.
- Manage accounts receivables and payables.
- Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor
Safeguarding Responsibilities
- Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy.
- Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
- Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Required Skills or Experience
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- At least a first Degree in Accounting/Banking and Finance/Related Disciplines
- Professional Certification preferred
- Concentration / Major: Accounting/Banking and Finance/Related Disciplines
EXPERIENCE (Including sector/industry)
- A minimum of first degree or its equivalent in accounting or similar disciplines
- A minimum of three years post-qualification experience in accounting in the financial services industry.
- Proficient in the use of MS 365 Office, BoG ORASS and T24 Platform
- Knowledgeable and experienced in applying IFRS
- Intermediate or advanced user of MS Excel (a practical test will be conducted before interview)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge and competency in accounting principles.
- Proficiency in management systems.
- Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal abilities.
- Good team player with excellent leadership traits.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting softwares.
- Planning and organization skills.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in applying IFRS
- High degree of professionalism, maturity and confidentiality.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Well organized and ability to act in a professional and ethical manner;
- Capability and willingness to take responsibility
- Highly developed sense of integrity, reliability and accuracy
- Willingness to work under pressure.
How To Apply
All qualified and interested persons should send their cover letters and CVs to bgslhirings23@gmail.com before 25th August 2025
PLEASE STATE THE NAME OF THE POSITION AS SUBJECT OF APPLICATION / MAIL
FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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