UMAP Ghana Accounting Jobs in Accra
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Title: Fund Balance Reconciliation Consultant (lead Consultant)
Place of work: UMAP Office, Abelemkpe
Duration:2 months, not renewable
I. FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Function: Under the supervision of the Project Accountant and the UMAP Program Manager, the Fund Balance Reconciliation Consultant (lead Consultant) will carry out accounting and reconciliation work with his team.
2. Responsibilities:
- The lead consultant and team shall analyse the accounting and financial management requirement of the program to ensure proper processing, accounting, management and reporting of project funds and transactions. This includes both computerised and manual processes.
- Reconcile project budgets and reporting progress against budget from 2017 to date.
- Reconcile funds from donors from 2017 to date.
- Reconcile all bank accounts from 2017 to date.
- Reconcile purchases, contract information and produce contract registers from 2017 to date.
- Reconcile expenditure payment by both source of funds and program expenses per tracking categories
- Reconcile all fixed assets from 2017 to date.
- Generate financial management reports for the program in a format acceptable to management and other partners from 2017 to date.
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3. Other tasks
In addition to the above, the consultant is expected to carry out all specific tasks related to reconciliation of the fund balance as assigned by the project accountant and project director. The consultant is expected to work with the project accountant and UMAP team to meet financial statement report timelines for 2019
II. WORKING RELATION AND REPORTING ARRANGEMENT
In coordination with other project consultants and staff, the Fund Balance Reconciliation Consultant works under the direct supervision of and reports directly to the Project Accountant and Director
III. QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in either accounting, finance or economics;
- At least 5 years working experience in accounting and finance, preferably in large government or non-government organizations is required.
- Professional Qualification such as ICA, ACCA is desired
- Familiar with accounting software;
- English reading, writing and speaking skills (highly desirable);
- Previous working experience at national execution or international funded projects is an asset.
- Able to carry out his/her work in an organised manner;
- Able to work independently and in a team;
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous working experience in the NGO is preferred
IV. ASSIGNMENT ARRANGEMENT
This post will be selected through an open and competitive process. The successful candidate is expected to work in the Project office as soon as formalities are completed but no later than 23 December 2019. The remuneration will be defined according to UMAP’s Guidelines for remuneration. The consultant will be responsible for the formation of his team and fees should include additional support staff
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.
Title: Fund Balance Reconciliation Consultant (lead Consultant)
Place of work: UMAP Office, Abelemkpe
Duration:2 months, not renewable
I. FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Function: Under the supervision of the Project Accountant and the UMAP Program Manager, the Fund Balance Reconciliation Consultant (lead Consultant) will carry out accounting and reconciliation work with his team.
2. Responsibilities:
- The lead consultant and team shall analyse the accounting and financial management requirement of the program to ensure proper processing, accounting, management and reporting of project funds and transactions. This includes both computerised and manual processes.
- Reconcile project budgets and reporting progress against budget from 2017 to date.
- Reconcile funds from donors from 2017 to date.
- Reconcile all bank accounts from 2017 to date.
- Reconcile purchases, contract information and produce contract registers from 2017 to date.
- Reconcile expenditure payment by both source of funds and program expenses per tracking categories
- Reconcile all fixed assets from 2017 to date.
- Generate financial management reports for the program in a format acceptable to management and other partners from 2017 to date.
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3. Other tasks
In addition to the above, the consultant is expected to carry out all specific tasks related to reconciliation of the fund balance as assigned by the project accountant and project director. The consultant is expected to work with the project accountant and UMAP team to meet financial statement report timelines for 2019
II. WORKING RELATION AND REPORTING ARRANGEMENT
In coordination with other project consultants and staff, the Fund Balance Reconciliation Consultant works under the direct supervision of and reports directly to the Project Accountant and Director
III. QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in either accounting, finance or economics;
- At least 5 years working experience in accounting and finance, preferably in large government or non-government organizations is required.
- Professional Qualification such as ICA, ACCA is desired
- Familiar with accounting software;
- English reading, writing and speaking skills (highly desirable);
- Previous working experience at national execution or international funded projects is an asset.
- Able to carry out his/her work in an organised manner;
- Able to work independently and in a team;
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous working experience in the NGO is preferred
IV. ASSIGNMENT ARRANGEMENT
This post will be selected through an open and competitive process. The successful candidate is expected to work in the Project office as soon as formalities are completed but no later than 23 December 2019. The remuneration will be defined according to UMAP’s Guidelines for remuneration. The consultant will be responsible for the formation of his team and fees should include additional support staff
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