Finance and Administrative Officer at SEND GHANA

There’s a new position available at Send Ghana. Send Ghana is currently hiring for a Finance and Administrative Officer role.

Company Profile

SEND GHANA, a policy research and advocacy organization, was founded in 1998. The vision of SEND Ghana is “A Ghana where people’s rights and well-being are guaranteed” with a mission “to promote good governance and equality of men and women in Ghana”.  It is headquartered in Accra, with network offices in Tamale and Salaga.

Job Description

  • Position location: Volta, Bono East, Northern, Oti Regions 
  • Reporting to: Finance Manager 
  • Accountable to:Project manager
  • Contract term: 2 years with possibility for extension
  • Associates: Project officers

Objectives of the position

  • To be able to keep basic financial and administrative records.  

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Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities

Project Management

  • To perform secretarial services for the office 
  • To support program team during training workshops and staff meetings 
  • File and manage office documentation 
  • To serve as management information officer 
  • To serve as the office receptionist
  • To assist staff in using Internet for professional and official purposes 
  • To maintain visitors book for the office 
  • To manage and administer office imprest
  • Purchase office supplies (toiletries & stationary) 
  • Improve and operate an efficient system of receipt, recording, and distribution of mails.

B.  Financial Management and accountability

  • Process account payables after examination of accuracy for payment. Ensure that all project-related transactions were conducted, processed, and recorded as per the donor system of chart of account 
  • Ensure that all payments to suppliers and or projects are in accordance with relevant regulations and approved plan/budget.
  • Ensure that cheque books, invoices, and other valuable books are well accounted for and kept in safe and secured custody.
  • Ensure that all program activities expenditures are following donor-laid-down internal controls.
  • Maintain up-to-date asset register including office vehicles, equipment, and motor bikes.

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Required Skills or Experience

Education and work experience required

  • Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma Certificate in Accounting 
  • A minimum of two (2) years working in NGO, access to finance, and agricultural development programme.

Key competency and skills required.  

  • Excellent in QuickBooks, (Accounting software for financial transactions) 
  • Excellent Inter-personal and Communication Skills
  • Ability to perform under a pressured working environment  
  • Results-oriented, proactive, and ability to consistently meet deadlines
  • Tolerance, high emotional intelligence, and information management ability.

How To Apply: Finance and Administrative Officer at SEND GHANA

If you are ready to lead SEND Ghana’s next chapter of growth and impact, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your vision for SEND Ghana to HR/Admin. Manager, career@sendwestafrica.org  by 22nd August 2024.

Join us and build a brighter future for Ghana!

Women, past and present staff are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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