Rainforest Builder Finance Jobs in Bibiani,Western Region
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Rainforest Builder is Africa’s leading forest restoration company, on a mission to restore one million hectares of degraded land to natural tropical forest. Our team combines top global scientists and foresters into one integrated company specialized in large-scale tropical forest restoration. We have well-established partnerships with many of the world’s largest companies to support them meeting their decarbonisation goals.
Our operations today focus on the restoration of Africa’s most degraded rainforest landscape, the Upper Guinean Forest, where we have two existing projects and a growing high-quality pipeline for further expansion. Each project is large scale (100,000 hectares+) and long-term (71+ years), with additional measures taken to ensure permanence long after we are gone.
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We directly undertake all stages of each project’s lifecycle, including origination, carbon asset development, forestry operations, monitoring and analytics. Working closely with communities, our 2,000-strong team therefore provides our partners with complete assurance on the quality and transparency of our operations.
Your Role
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Your Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports under the guidance of the Senior Finance Officer.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions promptly and accurately.
- Reconcile bank statements and accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Support in budget preparation and monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
- Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and collaborate with auditors during financial audits.
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation for easy retrieval and reference.
- Provide support in financial analysis and forecasting as required by the Senior Finance Officer.
- Assist with payroll processing and ensure timely and accurate payments to employees.
- Liaise with relevant external agencies and organizations such as GRA and SSNIT to ensure timely submission of statutory returns.
- Stay updated on relevant accounting principles, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with other departments to facilitate financial processes and resolve inquiries.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-year experience in a finance or accounting role.
- Strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
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1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Rainforest Builder is Africa’s leading forest restoration company, on a mission to restore one million hectares of degraded land to natural tropical forest. Our team combines top global scientists and foresters into one integrated company specialized in large-scale tropical forest restoration. We have well-established partnerships with many of the world’s largest companies to support them meeting their decarbonisation goals.
Our operations today focus on the restoration of Africa’s most degraded rainforest landscape, the Upper Guinean Forest, where we have two existing projects and a growing high-quality pipeline for further expansion. Each project is large scale (100,000 hectares+) and long-term (71+ years), with additional measures taken to ensure permanence long after we are gone.
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We directly undertake all stages of each project’s lifecycle, including origination, carbon asset development, forestry operations, monitoring and analytics. Working closely with communities, our 2,000-strong team therefore provides our partners with complete assurance on the quality and transparency of our operations.
Your Role
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Your Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports under the guidance of the Senior Finance Officer.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions promptly and accurately.
- Reconcile bank statements and accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Support in budget preparation and monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
- Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and collaborate with auditors during financial audits.
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation for easy retrieval and reference.
- Provide support in financial analysis and forecasting as required by the Senior Finance Officer.
- Assist with payroll processing and ensure timely and accurate payments to employees.
- Liaise with relevant external agencies and organizations such as GRA and SSNIT to ensure timely submission of statutory returns.
- Stay updated on relevant accounting principles, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with other departments to facilitate financial processes and resolve inquiries.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-year experience in a finance or accounting role.
- Strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.