Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) Recruitment 2021.
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington D.C, United States.
Job Description
- Company: CNFA
- Location: Ghana
- State: Accra
- Job type: Full-Time
We are recruiting to fill the position:
Job Title: Accountant and Administrative Officer
Duties/Responsibilities
The main duties of the Accountant and administrative are:
1. Conduct day-to-day accounting activities in compliance with CNFA policies and procedures and with Ghanaian laws:
- Maintain Accounts Payable Ledger and Check Register;
- Monitor bank account balances (money market & operating accounts); Process monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
- Verify accuracy of vendors invoices and expense reporting from staff and sub-contractors;
- Process payment of vouchers including verifying support documentation for signature and bank transfers twice a week with respect of DOA limit
- Manage daily petty cash payments and cash reconciliation, including verifying support documentation; prepare petty cash replenishment/request documents;
- Review invoices for rent and other expenses;
- Maintenance of all equipment contracts and insurance policies;
- Prepare payroll processing;
- Maintain tax accounting and ensure due reporting to tax authorities;
- Develop, enhance, and maintain automated financial reporting systems to track financial performance of CNFA and its affiliates;
- Prepare the accounting functions in closing the books and reports;
- Prepare monthly funds request;
- Providing assistance with internal or external audit requirements.
2. Provide administrative support for project activities:
- Draw-up service and employment contracts;
- Manage all personnel issues, including timesheets, leave reports and local benefits, and ensuring their confidentiality, maintain file of personnel records;
- Provide support for goods and service procurement:
- Keep log of vehicle request forms, alongside with driver schedule and manage usage of office vehicle, request and maintain fuel inventory;
- Maintain fixed asset records and determine depreciation terms/rates to apply to items;
- Provide logistics supports for all hotel, flight and travel arrangements, handle visa arrangements and car pick up; for seminars, workshops, and other special events;
- Provide support for administration and monitoring of grant agreements;
- Other duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelors’ degree required in accounting or a relevant field;
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and operations with at least 3 years within the International Non-Governmental Organization’s (NGO) sector;
- Proficiency in Excel and other relevant accounting software;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
- English;
- Experience working on USDA, USAID or other donor-funded programs a plus;
- Strong attention to detail and high degree of integrity, accountability, energy and flexibility.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should click HERE to apply.
