Finance Officer - BRAC Ghana Savings and Loans

BRAC Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd (BGSL) is a socially responsible for-profit organisation, 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.

 Duty station: Accra

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