Proforest Africa Recruitment for Finance And Administration Officer

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Proforest Africa Recruitment for Finance And Administration Officer.

Proforest is a not-for-profit, mission-driven organization that works throughout agricultural and forest product supply chains to help achieve sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Proforest is an established world leader in the development and implementation of sustainable production and responsible sourcing with a global presence. Our head office is in the UK with regional offices in Malaysia, Ghana, Colombia and Brazil.

Job Description

Company: Proforest Africa
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Job Details

The Proforest Africa Regional office seeks a partly qualified accountant with experience in industry or practice to provide financial support to project implementation, ensuring that policies, procedures and minimum standards of accounting are complied with.

Position summary

This position is an exciting opportunity to support, maintain and improve the office’s financial and administrative systems . The role will specifically focus on Proforest Limited (consultancy arm) and provide support to the Proforest Initiative Africa (non-profit arm) when the need arises. Based at the Africa Regional office in Accra, the post will involve interacting with all staff and working directly with finance team members to ensure a high level of operational delivery of financial activities.

Responsibilities

Finance

Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately, properly and timely in accordance with Proforest policies, procedures and guidelines
Maintaining general ledgers
Management of accounts payable and accounts receivable
Process payments in line with approved budgets, ensuring compliance with Proforest procedures and using correct account codes and authorizations
Maintain the bankbooks for all bank accounts and the office petty cash
Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations are completed on a timely basis, reviewed and signed off
Ensure travel advances given are accounted for in accordance with Proforest policy through the SAP concur system.
Ensure invoices are issued to customers in line with invoicing guides and these are submitted to the clients in good time
Liaise with Finance and Operations Manager to ensure all statutory payments are made on time
Maintaining the Fixed Asset register
Ensure that all accounting documents are regularly and properly filed
Support with external audits

Administration

Arrange and book for transport and accommodation for official travel when required and in accordance with Proforest procedures.
Facilitate visa applications and travel arrangements for visitors and staff
Ensure that Admin records are properly filed both electronically and in physical files
Coordinate and manage quarterly staff meetings as well as the minutes

General

Perform any other duties that may be deemed appropriate for this role as assigned by the Finance and Operations Manager
Support with any new projects being implemented by the Proforest Group.

Salary
Annual salary of GHS 65,000 to GHS 75,000 depending on qualification and experience

Requirements

First degree in Accounting and a part-qualified accountant (ICA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in industry or practice.
At least two years’ practical experience in finance and administration
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and IT skills
High level of professionalism, initiative, creativity, and flexibility
Ability to manage competing tasks, prioritize and produce high-level output consistently.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong sense of honesty and integrity and personal commitment to the goals of Proforest
Must be responsible, proactive, organized and accurate
Experience in Sage (50) accounting.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter that describes how you meet the requirements for this position to AfricaHR@proforest.net

Application Deadline: 19th October 2019.