Rainforest Alliance Job Vacancy For Finance & Administrative Generalist

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization working to build a future in which nature is protected and biodiversity flourishes, where farmers, workers, and communities prosper, and where sustainable land use and responsible business practices are the norm. We envision a world where people and nature thrive in harmony. In January 2018, the Rainforest Alliance merged with UTZ, a global program and label for sustainable farming.

Position summary:

The Finance & Administrative Generalist Ghana, is a key member of the Regions and Support units (Finance & Administration and IT) teams which includes Global Internal Compliance, Human Resources, Finance, IT, and Accounting. S/he will manage the day-to-day business administration and human resources support for a country office and/or any associated satellite offices located within the country, in line with global guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Execute a full range of duties of general office support including: facilities, country administration, local compliance, equipment management, budget monitoring, and assist regional support roles as necessary.
• Prepare and submit national tax and any other national compliance requirements.
• Facilitate and document procurements for vendors.
• Build and review local budgets, prepare financial reports.
• Execute a full range of Human Resources administrative duties in line with local employment law and internal policies and procedures.
• Bookkeeping, delivery of monthly Office Accounting Report, online banking, tax fillings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• Professional experience with book-keeping, and contractual management; human resources administration experience required;
• Able to navigate competing demands on time with a proactive and positive outlook;
• Preferable: 2-5 years of national tax compliance experience
• Solid knowledge of procurement processes and regulations;
• Written and verbal proficiency in English;
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially;
• Experience in a global work environment and/or international nonprofit organization preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% per year in the field, nationally.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Notes:

Only candidates authorized to work in Ghana will be considered.The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.