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Project Accounting Assistant at WACHSC

Project Accounting Assistant

WACHSC

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The West Africa Climate and Health Science and Policy Consortium based in Ghana adopts a regional approach that brings together experts in climate science and financing, policy and practice, inclusivity, and negotiators to generate evidence that is readily translated into tangible policies and actions to benefit West Africa’s health and livelihoods.

For an effective collaboration and coordination towards a transformational change, the West Africa Climate and Health Science and Policy Consortium seeks to recruit a Project Accounting Assistant to support the Consortium Leadership in the successful and impactful implementation of Consortium activities.

Duration: The appointment is for two (2) years and is renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must have a diploma or bachelor's degree in either Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics or Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option).

Individuals with at least one (or progress toward) Professional Accounting Certification (ACCA, CPA, ICAG and/or CIMA) are highly desirable:

Professional Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in financial reporting and/or accounting systems of multi-partner multidisciplinary projects.

Experience of working in donor-funded projects within universities, research institutions, NGO’s and/or development programs is highly desirable.

Other Technical and Personal Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of accounting principles
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office packages
  • Understanding of grant compliance and financial reporting
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
  • Integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics

Duty Station: The Accounting Assistant will be based at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, with occasional interactions with partner institutions and project teams in Senegal and Ghana.

Reporting Line: The Accounting Assistant will report directly to the Project Finance Manager and work closely with Institutional Finance Office, Work Package Leads, Project Manager, Project Administrative Assistant, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer, Procurement and Administrative Units, Consortium partners and implementing institutions in Ghana and Senegal.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for the following, and any other duties as assigned by the Consortium Director/Project Manager/Project Accountant.

  • Financial Operations and Accounting
  • Budgeting and Financial Planning Support
  • Grant and Donor Financial Management
  • Financial Reporting, Monitoring and Internal Controls
  • Procurement and Payments Support
  • Audit Support
  • Consortium Coordination and Partner Support
  • Records Management and Documentation

 

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