Innovations for Poverty Action Vacancies 2018

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a United States-based non-profit organization dedicated to discovering, and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates, and refines these solutions and their applications together with decision-makers to ensure that the evidence created is used to improve opportunities for the world’s poor.

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Intern

Job Description

• Reports to: Finance Assistant, Accra
• Location:  Accra
• Length of Commitment: Three months
• Desired start date: As soon as possible
• Deadline to apply: June 26, 2018
• Job Code: FINT-FOG-01062018

Summary
IPA Ghana seeks suitable candidates to be considered for the position of Finance (Accounts) Intern in the Accra office.

Responsibilities

• Support in the processing of financial requests including advances, check requests etc.
• Support in Expense Returns processing
• Support in the filling and scanning of financial documents
• Perform any other task assigned by the Head of Finance & Accounting

Required Skills or Experience

• Must have a first degree or Diploma in accounting or its equivalent from a reputable institution
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have an eye for details and must be trustworthy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environment
• Should be fluent in English
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work with people with diverse backgrounds including multi-nationals

How to Apply

To apply, please fill out the online application form by clicking the link below

Please take note of the following instructions:

• Your CV is required to complete the application form.
• Incomplete applications or applications not completed through the web-form will not be considered.
• Due to high volume of applications received, IPA will only contact shortlisted candidates.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that IPA will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process. Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported. Please direct questions to jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org