Finance and Compliance Officer

About the role

AGRA, an African-led organization focused on transforming agriculture in Africa, is recruiting a Finance and Compliance Officer for its Accra, Ghana office. Reporting to the West Africa Regional Head, the role oversees compliance with USAID regulations, advises the Country Manager on timeliness and process bottlenecks, acts as the main contact for grantees on grant implementation questions, liaises with AGRA executives and the internal audit unit, and provides finance administrative support to the Country Office.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Ghana country office in meeting professional standards, donor awards and internal standards, and help manage risk and reputation
• Address grantees' and employees' compliance questions and educate staff and grantees on compliant practices
• Assist in updating and monitoring the grant pipeline, and in financial fiduciary checks and concurrence on award terms
• Prepare payroll, including updates, posting and reconciliation, and review timesheets and staff accounts
• Review travel claims and staff claims, and prepare payroll adjustments
• Carry out bank reconciliations and track income, including donor receipts and pending pledges
• Review travel and staff claims in the accounting system, and assist in preparing financial statements and schedules

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; an MBA is an added advantage
• Fully qualified CPA/CA/ACCA/CIMA certification
• At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, financial monitoring, auditing or compliance
• At least 4 years in international development, including donor-funded projects
• At least 3 years on USAID-funded projects as sub-award/grant/finance/compliance officer
• Knowledge of Ghana and West African tax regulations

Required skills

• Familiarity with international finance regulations and reporting standards
• Hands-on knowledge of major ERP software is an advantage
• Excellent English; knowledge of local languages is an asset

The closing date was 17 February 2020. Applications with a detailed CV should be sent by e-mail to the recruiter, quoting the job reference in the subject line; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.