Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation (BBS Children’s Foundation)has accounting jobs in Ghana to hire Accountant. We are a humanitarian organization dedicated to caring for children adversely affected by poverty and disease in developing countries.
Our mission is to help children become contributing members of society by providing them with basic needs, education, enrichment and recreation. What makes us different from other organizations is our belief in the power of music to inspire and heal. Thus a key component of our care is access to music and the arts.
Job Description
We are completing our first international project, the construction of a youth center in Ada, Ghana. We call our youth center a Musical Village because it will have after school activities and recreation that a youth center typically provides but will also integrate the teaching, practice and performance of music. Programs at the Musical Village will begin in July 2013. In addition, the Foundation will continue providing basic needs, tutoring and music instruction to children in Accra.
Position Description
The position will establish and maintain accounting records and financial statements for BBS Children’s Foundation in Ghana that meet audit guidelines and legal standards. It will also establish a systematic approach for the creation and payment of invoices for external vendor goods and services. This position will report to the CEO and encompass Foundation operations in Accra and Ada.
Location
The position is in Accra at the BBS Children’s Foundation office.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain accounting and bookkeeping systems, making use of computer software
- Establish chart of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts daily
- Manage and reconcile GHC bank account on a monthly basis
- Report to CEO regarding the finances monthly or as needed. Immediately bring discrepancies to her attention.
- Prepare the monthly budget and wire transfer request in collaboration with the managers and submit to the CEO for review and approval
- Disburse the funds from the monthly budget and wire transfers, ensuring all payments have approval and supporting documentation
- Recommend and enforce procedure for submission and review of invoices from external vendors. Identify standard information to be included on all invoices.
- Work with external auditors to complete annual audited financial statements by March 1 of the following year
- Analyze operations and costs to identify trends, optimize current spending, and project future spending
- Calculate and submit payroll SSNIT contributions
- Determine taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information, show maturity in the execution of duties, and meet deadlines
- Maintain at all times the highest ethical standards, truthfulness and honesty. At no time will Employee compromise BBS Children’s Foundation reputation or place the Foundation in a position to be liable for losses due to unethical practices.
Required Skills or Experience
- BS in Accounting
- 5 years in Accounting
- CA or ACCA preferred but not required
- Expertise in accounting/ bookkeeping software and Microsoft Office
- Fluency in English
Job Expires: 19 Aug., 2013
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