Posted on :
16 Oct, 2019
16 Oct, 2019
Proforest is a non-profit organization with a global presence. Our head office is in the UK with regional offices in Malaysia, Ghana, and Brazil. Proforest has established itself as a leader in the development and implementation of sustainable production and sourcing of natural resources, including timber and a range of agricultural commodities (eg palm oil, soy, sugar etc), helping companies, governments, non-governmental and civil society organisations to achieve sustainable use of the world’s natural resources.
Proforest provides practical support to producers, processors, purchasers, and investors to help them meet their sustainability commitments. We work at every stage of the supply chain, from production and processing, through to purchasing and investment. Our experience covers the management of forests, oil palm, soy, sugarcane, rubber, beef and cotton at a range of scales that includes smallholders, communities and forest-dependent people through to multinational businesses.
Proforest is made up of a non-profit (charitable) arm that focuses on long-term support for small producers and wider capacity building, particularly in developing countries and a consultancy arm that provides direct support and services to the private sector companies.
Job Description
Job Title: Finance And Administration Officer
The Proforest Africa Regional office seeks a partly qualified accountant with experience in industry or practice to provide financial support to project implementation, ensuring that policies, procedures and minimum standards of accounting are complied with.
Position summary
This position is an exciting opportunity to support, maintain and improve the office’s financial and administrative systems. The role will specifically focus on Proforest Limited (consultancy arm) and provide support to the Proforest Initiative Africa (non-profit arm) when the need arises. Based at the Africa Regional office in Accra, the post will involve interacting with all staff and working directly with finance team members to ensure a high level of operational delivery of financial activities.
Responsibilities
Finance
Administration
General
Salary
The annual salary of GHS 65,000 to GHS 75,000 depending on qualification and experience
Required Skills or Experience
How to Apply
Send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject of the mail being Proforest Africa FAO
Application Deadline: 19th October 2019