Finance Specialist at GIZ Ghana

Scope of Role

• The Finance Specialist will be responsible for providing support in ensuring that financial and administrative regulations are complied with.

Tasks

• Ensures that information is exchanged between project/programme staff, partners, and other institutions.
• Prepares Commercial Eligibility Check (KEP) on partner institutions
• Prepares onboarding for consultants and financing agreement implementing partners.
• Supports the preparation of internal controls and external audits.
• Responsible for cash based on the vouchers collected daily and reconciles the cash book and cash account daily.
• Supports in administering and maintaining the filing system according to GIZ procedures and adherence to confidentiality.
• Supports in the preparation of business trips, arrange national flights, conferences, and workshops (national/international)
• Carries out accounting procedures using WINPACCS bankbook and cashbook software, balancing both books periodically, always prepared for both regular and unannounced cash counts and bank reconciliation statements.
• Reports without delay, to the person responsible for accounting & finance, all problems in financial administration and compliance with rules.

Qualification Required & Experience

• University Degree in BA/BSc Accounting, Finance, or similar area.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience with a focus on accounting and administration.
• Good working experience in IT-based accounting programs.
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS office).
• Strong command of the English language (both written and oral) is required; knowledge of German language is an asset.
• Proactive attitude towards personal growth and institutional changes.
• Good interpersonal, management and communication skills.
• Rendering result-oriented performance.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.