World Vision Int'l Recruitment for General Ledger Analyst

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for World Vision Recruitment for General Ledger Analyst.

World Vision International is an Evangelical Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization. It prefers to present itself as interdenominational and also employs staff from non-evangelical Christian denominations.

Job Description

Company: World Vision
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

JOB PURPOSE

To support transactional processes within the GL department, as detailed in the major responsibilities, as requested by customers, timely and correctly according to Month End and Year End calendar deliverables, by ensuring the compliance of all internal controls, Partnership Finance Manual and General Accounting principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To prepare and analyze monthly bank and 300 balance sheet account reconciliations.
To prepare, review and follow up Aging Analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts for reporting purposes, including the monitoring of late balances.
Perform CAL allocation and revaluation process for MEC.
Prepare and post the NO-RO monthly and quarterly financial reports in the FFR database.
Upload/import journal entries and adjustments.
To prepare and send a variety of reports, as needed by customers.
Record and control of Direct Charges.
Maintenance of SOPs and flow charts of GL processes.
Analyze and Update NOs chart of accounts according with Field Financial Manual.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Technical degree in accounting or advanced university studies in Accounting (Third-year minimum).
Preferred Bachelor´s degree with a major in Finance, business or accounting or advanced studies in bachelor degree.
Functional knowledge of accounting processes.
Desirable English communication. Spanish language required, spoken and written.
Flexibility and ability to work on different aspects of the general ledger.
A good knowledge of best practices within a project accounting environment and how to drive performance through better behaviors.
Ability to perform and direct root cause analysis over various aspects of performance.
Knowledge of technology; including data structure, analysis codes and business rules.
Familiarity with multi-dimensional reporting concepts and structures.
Demonstrated strong work ethic and flexible hours as needed; ability to drive results and meet strict deadlines.
High knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
High knowledge of internal controls principles.
At least one or more years of experience in General Ledger activities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Demonstrated strong work ethic and flexible hours as needed; ability to drive results and meet strict deadlines.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Highly organized.
Proficient in using Finance ERP solutions.
Good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).