Global Responses Initiative (GLORI) Recruitment 2012: Finance Officer

Global Responses Initiative (GLORI) is a Registered Non-Governmental Non-profit making organization dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of individuals, organizations and communities to improve on their health and social circumstances.

The International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour-Cocoa Community Project (IPEC/CCP) is an International Labour Organization  Programme being implemented by four Implementing agencies in 4 district of which Global Responses Initiative is the implementing agency for the Wassa Amenfi West District of Ghana..

The Programme applies an integrated-area-based approach, involving strategic service delivery on a participatory scale to support its advocacy work with the aim of eliminating child labour in its operational area – 4 Cocoa growing districts in Ghana.

The Programme works in the areas of Education, Children’s rights monitoring and protection, sanitation, Community-based Networks, Child protection, Youth Empowerment and Employment, with the overarching focus of civil society strengthening.

Job Description

The Finance Officer shall report to the Finance and Administration Manager and his/her duties will include:

• Preparation of vouchers and data recording of the financial transactions of through the general ledger
• Ensuring the integrity of financial information
• Preparation of bank reconciliation statements
• Maintenance of cash forecasts & budgets
• Regular and prompt delivery of quarterly and annual financial reports
• Preparation of management accounts
• Grants administration and reporting to donors

Required Skills or Experience

The qualified applicant must:

• Possess a degree in accounting with two years relevant experience OR HND in accounting with three years relevant experience
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Have knowledge of computerized accounting

How To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit an application letter with detailed curriculum vitae and names and addresses of two (2) referees to:

The Executive Director
Global Responses Initiative,
P.O Box 39,
Asankrgwa-Western Region

Or by e-mail:

[email protected]

• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of sex, ethnicity or creed
• Deadline for submitting application: Friday, January 27th, 2012