Assistant Accountant (One-Year Term Position)

About the role

The High Commission of Canada in Accra, Ghana is seeking an experienced candidate for a one-year term position as Assistant Accountant. The post is supervised by the Accountant and involves maintaining the mission's official post accounts and providing financial services.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the official post accounts and provide financial services to the Mission under the supervision of the Accountant
• Prepare monthly financial statements, records and reports in line with departmental regulations and procedures
• Receive and deposit all public funds
• Work directly with the public and respond to inquiries

Required profile

• University degree in Commerce or Accounting from a recognised institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience
• At least three years of work experience in an accounting or financial office environment
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing); knowledge of French is an asset but not mandatory
• Professional integrity, initiative, sound judgement and flexibility

Required skills

• Knowledge of accrual accounting and general office procedures related to finance
• Knowledge of software packages: Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint; SAP accounting knowledge is an asset
• Ability to process and verify invoices or accounts for accuracy and compliance
• Computer literacy in a network environment, typing at least 30 words per minute
• Ability to analyse claims, interpret information, enter data and prioritise work to meet deadlines

Applicants must submit a CV and a covering letter through the personnel officer or by email, indicating the position applied for. Shortlisted candidates are asked to bring original certificates and a copy of a photo ID. The appointment is subject to medical clearance and enhanced reliability checks, and the salary range is LE-04, starting at GHS 15,161 annually. The closing date was 8 November 2013.