Finance and Administrative Assistant

About the role

WUSC is seeking a detail‑oriented Finance and Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the Ghana Country Team, ensuring smooth financial operations and efficient program delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Finance Officer and Finance Manager in compliance with WUSC finance policies and procedures.
• Review and analyse invoices and payment requests, and process vendor payments.
• Scrutinise staff travel advances and liquidations for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Manage petty cash, maintain proper filing of financial documentation, and provide first‑line financial guidance to project teams.
• Oversee daily office management, compile staff timesheets, and maintain updated leave schedules and inventory registers.
• Assist with procurement of supplies, manage courier services, arrange travel and accommodation for staff and volunteers, and maintain the vehicle log.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or a related field.
• Experience in financial administration or accounting within an NGO or corporate environment.
• Strong organisational, analytical and attention‑to‑detail abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in an intercultural, diverse environment and communicate fluently in English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Sage 50 Accounting

What we offer

• 40‑hour work week with flexibility
• 20 days annual leave
• Health insurance coverage
• Free access to an e‑learning platform with over 350 professional courses
• Opportunities to collaborate with an international, diverse team