Cardno has Accounting job vacancies in Ghana to recruit Accountants. We are a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with specialist expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno's team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and community programs. Cardno is an international company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Job Description
Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking experienced Accountants for an upcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded Program in Ghana. These positions are for Ghana nationals only.
Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is an accountable entity responsible for the implementation of the Ghana Compact. The implementation period of the Compact will be for five years. The Accountants, as part of the Fiscal Agent Team, will assist in the financial management of the Ghana Compact funds. The Accountants will execute day-to-day accounting activities of the Program. Specific responsibilities include:
- Process payment requests and payroll
- Perform banking operations
- Prepare payment instruments or instructions
- Monitor budgets
- Record financial transactions
- Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets register
- Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations of the Program funds
- Prepare weekly financial reports
- Execute tasks to comply with local tax laws
- Assist in obtaining tax exemption or refund
- Assist in preparation of budget, and monthly, quarterly and half-yearly reports
Required Skills or Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting functions such as invoice and payroll processing, cash management, reconciliation, project accounting and financial reporting
- Previous experience working on an automated accounting system, and budget and commitment management
- Strong skills in internal controls and accounting standards
- Good in English – reading, writing and speaking
- Bachelor in Accounting or Finance or equivalent accounting certification
- Computer literate - Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word
- Good understanding of Ghana tax laws and compliances
Job Expires: 08 September, 2013
How To Apply
To submit your application, interested applicants should visit our website's careers page (http://cardno.pmtrx.com/Openings.aspx) and create an account or login to your existing Cardno account, if you already created one.
