The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australian\u2019s security, enhancing Australia\u2019s prosperity, delivering an effective quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travelers and Australians overseas.
\nThe department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australian\u2019s pursuit of global and bilateral interests.<\/p>\n
The Australian High Commission in Ghana invites applications for the position of Accountant.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Accountant.<\/strong><\/p>\n About the Position<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 The Accountant will manage the finance team,which provides an efficient and effective financial service for the Australian High Commission Accra.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n The Key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Selection Criteria<\/strong> Location: Accra<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested applicants should respond in writing with a covering letter addressing their claims against the selection criteria for\u00a0position they are applying for,including specific examples of demonstrated experience. Applications should be accompanied by a CV and copies of academic qualifications.Applicants must also provide contact details for two professional referees. Applications must not be longer than four (4) pages, including covering letter. if longer applications are submitted only the first four pages will\u00a0be considered. Attractive remuneration packages will be offered to the successful applicant. Hours of work and other conditions Closing Date: 25 August, 2017 Hard-copy applications will not<\/p>\n Hard-copy applications will not be accepted. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australian\u2019s security, enhancing Australia\u2019s prosperity, delivering…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-6En","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25567"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25567"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25567\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Provide high-quality support to the High Commissioner and Senior Administrative Officer in the administration of the High Commission, financial and other of timely and accurate reporting
\n\u2022 Ensure smooth and efficient running of the day-to-day administrative activities of the High Commission, including supervision of human, financial and other resources
\n\u2022 Oversee the financial management of the High Commission
\n\u2022 Oversee the operations of the computerized accounts system
\n\u2022 Oversee budget management for the High Commission
\n\u2022 Liaise with all Australian Government agencies at the High Commission, and provide information and advice as required
\n\u2022 Contribute to management of specific budget items
\n\u2022 Prepare accounting return in accordance with applicable guidelines
\n\u2022 Monitor and maintain all property contracts\/leases with reporting to Senior Administrative Officer
\n\u2022 Oversee payment of salaries to staff
\n\u2022 Assist Senior Administrative Officer in liaison with post\u2019s partners, including post\u2019s bank, other service providers
\n\u2022 Manage the day-to-day operation of the High Commission\u2019s bank accounts
\n\u2022 Supervise and train staff as required<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Accounting qualifications
\n\u2022 Extensive accounting experience is essential
\n\u2022 Advanced computer literacy, including use of the internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
\n\u2022 Strong interpersonal skills and experience providing support to senior management in organizational administration.<\/p>\n
\nwill be outlined during interview. Applicants are invited to apply by email to: AccraHC.enquiries@dfat.gov.au Closing Date: 25<\/p>\n