Finance Officer

About the role

WASCAL, an academic and trans-disciplinary research organisation serving policy makers in West Africa with science-based advice on climate change adaptation of land use and management, is recruiting a Finance Officer. The position reports to the Senior Finance Manager and is based at the WASCAL headquarters in Accra, Ghana.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing budgets and manage and monitor programme and project budgets
• Manage records and receipts, process invoices for payment and keep records of all expenses
• Reconcile accounts, prepare balance sheets and ensure adherence to approved financial reporting procedures
• Enter data into the SAGE accounting software and keep up to date records of fund transfers to WASCAL graduate schools
• Perform any other duties assigned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (accounting option)
• Part 2 of a professional accountancy programme (ICAEW, ACCA, etc.) is an advantage
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience in multi-currency accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; ability in French is an advantage

Required skills

• SAGE Accounting software
• Excel
• Computer literacy

To apply, send your CV by email to the employer, indicating "Finance Officer" in the subject line. Applications are acknowledged but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; the closing date was 15 April 2023.