SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is part of a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing Family-Like Care (FLC) for children without parental care. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in four locations: Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi, Tamale with the National Office in Accra.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for the position of: Finance Officers

Duty Post: Asiakwa, Kumasi & Tema

Job Summary

• The successful applicant will be required to prepare monthly Bank/Cash registers;
• Bank Reconciliation Statements;
• Prepare Budget and Cash Flow Statements for the Projects;
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation;
• Assist in preparation of financial reports of projects;
• Submit monthly financial returns to the National Office;
• Update Fixed Assets Register and make entries into the accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics NAV);
• Adhere to financial guidelines and internal controls.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Hold a First Degree in BSc Administration (Accounting Option) / BComm / HND Accountancy or level II of relevant accounting qualification (ICA – Ghana) / ACCA
• Have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification relevant work experience
• Possess good interpersonal, planning communication and organisation skills, ability to pay attention to detail
• Must be computer literate (Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft excel and word & capable of using an accounting-based software)
• Have a sound appreciation of office administration and accounting procedures
• Be prepared to work for long hours
• Not be less than 28 years