Accounts Officer at Solidaridad West Africa
Solidaridad West Africa (SWA) is a not-for-profit organization that supports the sustainable development of production systems in West Africa. We play a catalytic role by partnering with private sector companies and other stakeholders to foster the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains. Our activities in West Africa are focused on cocoa, gold, oil palm, cotton, coffee and other commodities.
As one of the Regional Expertise Centers (REC) within Solidaridad’s international network, we are part of a growing global organization advocating and supporting sustainable and responsible production and trade. SWA focuses on stimulating sustainable supply chains through the introduction of innovations in good practices, robust infrastructure, sustainable landscapes management and enabling policy. The Solidaridad regional office is based in Accra, Ghana and currently has programmes and operations in Sierra Leone, Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia and Nigeria.
The Accounts Officer provides financial and accounting support to operations,
Monthly Management Accounts
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts receivables and accounts payables
Prepare monthly management accounts
Reviews the classification of all vouchers and receipts according to completeness and to cost centers/cost category/legal as sent by the projects and corrects them if required.
Programme and Project Finance:
Assist with programme and project budget development: record project expenditure accurately
Reconcile travel and expense advances monthly
Financial Reports
Prepare project financial reports
Assist in preparing for audit and liaising with auditors
Assist in preparation of budgets
Financial administration
Prepare payment requisitions from
File and maintain all records of financial transactions and bank accounts in accordance with financial policies
Maintain a sub- assets register of the office and for specific projects that are assigned.
Ensure that banking arrangements are adequate to support the operational activities and that all bank transactions conform to agreed procedures and are appropriately documented.
Compliance:
Maintain accounting records and financial controls in accordance with organizational policy and donor requirements.
Support regional/country team in adherence to accounting systems and requirements.
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualifications:
First Degree in Accounting or relevant subject.
Preferred: Partly Professional accounting qualification from ICA, ACCA, CIMA.
Experience:
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in similar role.
Technical Skills & Abilities:
Problem solving orientation
Understanding of accounting systems and standards
Understanding the funding environment and donor requirements.
Specific Requirements:
Detailed and deadline driven
Service orientation providing support to programme/project team members
Ability to build consensus and work effectively within an international cross-departmental team.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies.ni@solidaridadnetwork.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.