The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra is looking for a full-time accountant. The successful candidate will manage all payments, prepare vouchers, and maintain day-to-day bookkeeping in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The following are the responsibilities and qualifications for the position;
Main duties and responsibilities
i. Manage all payments, prepare vouchers, and be responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
ii. Prepare monthly accounts (bank reconciliations, etc.) and financial reports.
iii. Manage salary administration for the locally employed staff.
iv. Ensure good internal control and accountability.
Job requirements
i. The ideal candidate should hold an academic degree in accounting or its equivalent
ii. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience as an accountant.
iii. Working knowledge of relevant accounting software and Excel.
iv. Excellent knowledge of English, written and oral.
v. Must be comfortable with working in a multi-cultural environment and be able to work diligently and efficiently with minimum supervision.
vi. We can offer a highly competitive salary and challenging tasks with a high degree of responsibility.