East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation Finance Jobs in Accra
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The Finance Officer for Ghana will be in charge of accounting and documenting all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner for East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT) Ghana.
This position is responsible for:
- Effective accounting of expenses
- Timely and accurate documentation reported to EWS-KT Ghana, EWS-KT global, and partner organizations
- Regular communication with the EWS-KT Ghana field team and participation in EWS-KT Ghana meetings to better understand team members’ activities
- Timely completion of tax compliance activities and other regular compliance activities
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Result Areas and Essential Tasks:
- Administer routine finance functions, ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and systems and that financial controls and procedures are adhered to
- Prepare monthly financial accounting reports
- Follow up on project budgets and upload reports from QuickBooks on a monthly basis
- Prepare monthly Project Monitoring Reports, including reconciliation of transfers made, advance follow-up, filing control system, running cost follow-up, etc.
- Manage and forecast organizational cash flow, working in partnership with EWS-KT Ghana team members
- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Assist EWS-KT in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results, with a view to identifying, explaining, and correcting variances as appropriate
- Oversee the year-end procedure and ensure that all financial returns are completed accurately and on time
- Maintain the filing system on a daily basis, including scanning and filing of supporting documents
- Assist in handling bookkeeping, following accounting principles
- Monitor and track purchase indents, coordinating with the purchase department for purchase orders, GRNs, and bills
- Maintain the fixed asset register and perform depreciation calculations
- Prepare revaluations and foreign currency account reconciliations
- Undertake any other duties as assigned
Compliance Responsibilities:
- Audit-related functions, NGOAB compliance, partner financial reporting compliance, VAT and tax regulation and reporting, and any other duties as needed
- Coordinate with third-party audit agencies for financial auditing and handle the audit inquiries related to EWS-KT Ghana
- Prepare and assist with developing audit schedules for the annual audit
- Report to authorities on tax matters and any related matters according to country rules and regulations
- Suggest improvements in processes to increase organizational effectiveness
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Desired Background and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Administration, Accounting, Finance)
- CPA equivalent or Accounting licensed
- Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and compliance
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks and auditing
- Advanced English
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.
The Finance Officer for Ghana will be in charge of accounting and documenting all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner for East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT) Ghana.
This position is responsible for:
- Effective accounting of expenses
- Timely and accurate documentation reported to EWS-KT Ghana, EWS-KT global, and partner organizations
- Regular communication with the EWS-KT Ghana field team and participation in EWS-KT Ghana meetings to better understand team members’ activities
- Timely completion of tax compliance activities and other regular compliance activities
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Result Areas and Essential Tasks:
- Administer routine finance functions, ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and systems and that financial controls and procedures are adhered to
- Prepare monthly financial accounting reports
- Follow up on project budgets and upload reports from QuickBooks on a monthly basis
- Prepare monthly Project Monitoring Reports, including reconciliation of transfers made, advance follow-up, filing control system, running cost follow-up, etc.
- Manage and forecast organizational cash flow, working in partnership with EWS-KT Ghana team members
- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Assist EWS-KT in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results, with a view to identifying, explaining, and correcting variances as appropriate
- Oversee the year-end procedure and ensure that all financial returns are completed accurately and on time
- Maintain the filing system on a daily basis, including scanning and filing of supporting documents
- Assist in handling bookkeeping, following accounting principles
- Monitor and track purchase indents, coordinating with the purchase department for purchase orders, GRNs, and bills
- Maintain the fixed asset register and perform depreciation calculations
- Prepare revaluations and foreign currency account reconciliations
- Undertake any other duties as assigned
Compliance Responsibilities:
- Audit-related functions, NGOAB compliance, partner financial reporting compliance, VAT and tax regulation and reporting, and any other duties as needed
- Coordinate with third-party audit agencies for financial auditing and handle the audit inquiries related to EWS-KT Ghana
- Prepare and assist with developing audit schedules for the annual audit
- Report to authorities on tax matters and any related matters according to country rules and regulations
- Suggest improvements in processes to increase organizational effectiveness
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Desired Background and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Administration, Accounting, Finance)
- CPA equivalent or Accounting licensed
- Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and compliance
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks and auditing
- Advanced English
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