Finance & Admin Officer: Oxfam Ghana

Oxfam is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) working in over 70 countries around the world. Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for providing financial, administrative and secretarial support to the Ghana Country programme, ensuring that policies, procedures and minimum standards of accounting and administration are complied with.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Accounting

Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded
Process payments
Maintain petty cash fund
Maintain cash and bankbooks
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Participate in the preparation of monthly cash forecasts and financial reports
Administration

Facilitate organization of workshops, conferences and meetings
Facilitate travel arrangements
Office management,
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence,
Provide secretarial support to the Country Director
Manage the front desk
Provide support for procurement of goods and services

Required Skills or Experience

Essential:

Higher National Diploma (HND) Accounting, or Degree in Accounting, and/or part-professional accounting qualification
At least two years practical experience in finance & office administration
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
Computer literacy
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Must be responsible, proactive, organised and accurate
Desirable:

Experience in NGOs finance and administration processes.

How To Apply

To find out more about this role and apply, please visit our website

www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs, quoting: Ref: INT4409
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 27 March 2011 at 23:59 GMT.

Offer valid till: 27 Mar, 2011