Project Accountant - USAID Ghana

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Project Accountant in the Regional Office of Financial
Management (ROFM). The incumbent serves as one of the primary Professional Accountants in the ROFM of USAID/WA, with the full responsibility of performing or overseeing all financial-related activities, including reconciliations, accounts analysis, developing quarterly accruals and conducting the mandatory Sec. 1311 annual review for the four bilateral Mission programmes implemented in over 10 separate countries in West Africa.

The financial oversight includes all acquisition and assistance instruments, other project and non-project activities, and administrative support functions carried out among the US Government, Host Country Governments, International Organisations, Institutional Contractors and Grantees, and US Embassies in the West African Region.

Education & Prior Work Experience

Completion of University degree in Business Economics, Business Management or Accounting, and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, reporting and general financial management is required. One to two years of total experience must be the application of funds and allotment accounting.

Fluency (level 4) in English language, both written and oral, is required. Proficiency will be tested.

MARKET VALUE: GHC 105,062.00 - GHC 157,598.00 equivalent to FSN-IO in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of U.S.
Embassy, Ghana.

Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions.