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Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Regional Financial Management Specialist\/Accountant<\/strong><\/p>\n USAID\/Ghana Systems for Health Project ,Regional Financial Management Specialist\/Accountant<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Local Hire Only Division and Project Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 USAID\/Ghana Systems for Health Project will support improved, sustainable health-service delivery by strengthening systems vital to ensure access and quality while mobilizing communities and building public-private partnerships (PPPs) to maximize coverage. University Research Co., LLC (URC) and its international and Ghanaian partners share the vision that, by 2019, Ghana\u2019s health systems will be sufficiently robust that the Government of Ghana and its health workforce, in direct partnership with the communities they serve, will be able to sustain equitable access to, demand for, and use of high-quality, high-impact health services with reduced external support, especially in the five regions targeted by Systems for Health. URC brings recognized expertise in applying evidence-based, quality-improvement approaches to accelerate the achievement of high-impact health and social outcomes. We stand ready to provide technical expertise in malaria, family planning\/reproductive health, nutrition, quality improvement, and management strengthening.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The Financial Management Specialist\/Accountant (Regional Office) will work under the day-to-day supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration. This position will manage project finances in the field office, working closely with the finance team in Accra, to ensure that activities are implemented without interruption. The position will also support the Ghana Health Service on matters of budgeting and work planning, building capacity as necessary.<\/p>\n Roles and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 As part of the finance team, ensure that URC financial management policies and procedures and USAID regulations are strictly adhered to. This includes ensuring that all policy directives and various checklists circulated by HQ are implemented. Critical Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Analytical skills, Project management knowledge, Capacity development, Budgeting & budgetary control, Documentation, information management and reporting, Stakeholder management. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s degree in a business-related field Location:<\/strong> Tamale, Ho, and Takoradi<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter to:-<\/p>\n s4hrecruitment-regional@urc-chs.com<\/strong>\u00a0Indicating \u201cRegional Financial Management Specialist\/Accountant\u201d and region (Northern, Western, Central, Greater Accra, or Volta) in the subject line.<\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong> 05 November, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n NB<\/strong><\/span> URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Thank you very much for your interest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. 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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Full Time
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Location:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Ghana (Tamale, Ho, and Takoradi)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Length of Contract:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One (1) year, renewable
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Salary:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Commensurate with required experience and qualifications
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Reports to:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Director of Finance and Administration<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Review and process requests for travel and activity advances and accurately reconcile advances upon completion of travel or activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare and submit cash requirements for the field office on a bi-weekly basis to the central office in Accra and ensure that funds utilized in the field are properly accounted for.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Manage all financial resources in the regional office as per URC policies and procedures and USAID guidelines.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Support the Ghana Health Service in work planning and budgeting and providing training in financial management, as necessary.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work collaboratively with S4H central team in the preparation and submission of the URC S4H field wire requests on monthly basis, ensuring that monthly fund requests are accurate and complete. In addition, ensure weekly cash balances are prepared and submitted as per policy.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work as part of the finance team to ensure that all project financial and accounting tasks are accomplished accurately and in a timely manner.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Execute timely preparation and processing of payments by ensuring that all expenses are reasonable, allowable, and properly allocated to the project. This includes liaising with procurement to ensure that all payments are adequately documented.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work closely with HR team in Accra in the management of personnel payroll and benefits accounting.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide finance and administrative support to the region to ensure effective flow of information and activities in the region.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Carry out finance instruction for field project staff and finance training for non-finance staff.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that all project-related transactions are conducted, processed, and recorded as per URC system of Chart of Accounts.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Advise the field coordinator and senior management in Accra on any areas with potential to impact on systems of internal controls and procedures in the field.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Review procurement documentation to ensure that URC\/USAID rules and regulations regarding procurement are adhered to.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure proper financial controls and appropriate segregation of duties are in place at the regional office.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work closely with the finance team in central office to address all monthly field report review comments from home office, including providing feedback for missing vouchers and outstanding information following review of payment documentation.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work closely with other S4H staff members in developing and carrying out annual work plans.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 As a member of the finance team, ensure proper financial controls and appropriate segregation of duties are in place. Advise senior management on any areas with potential to impact on systems of internal controls and procedures.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Maintain close coordination with S4H project staff on financial matters and advise them, as appropriate, on matters requiring their attention.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Support the central office finance team with the preparation of field bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Carry out banking transactions while strictly observing the established cash-handling procedures.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Verify original vouchers and receipts and obtain the appropriate certifications.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 In the field, maintain a filing system of all field accounting documentation and ensure that relevant documentation is scanned and sent to the central office in Accra.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Other accounting, financial and administrative tasks consistent with the overall scope of this position.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Planning and organizing; problem analysis; oral communication; written communication; results orientation; self-development; team-player; pro-activeness; creativity; gender sensitive; listening; judgment; coaching.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum of six (6) years\u2019 relevant work experience. Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA) and registration with the relevant accounting professional bodies is an added advantage
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in projects financial management
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Communication, report writing, and analytical skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proficiency in Use of Excel and QuickBooks
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience working with USAID-funded projects is strongly desired<\/p>\n
\nDue to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the experience & qualifications required for this position will be contacted. No phone calls, please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other\/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.<\/p>\n
\nWe value and seek diversity in our workforce Minimum Qualifications<\/p>\n