Coordinates financial\/accounting operations, including overall financial monitoring and support\/guidance to projects in finance and operations staff, to ensure the fiscal well-being of the organization. Provides financial management and guidance, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget analyses for project funds, and reviews and prepares required reports to funding agencies to ensure compliance with the donor’s requirements. Proactively guides and supports respective financial success by providing high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies and developing strong customer relationships. Provides analysis and business modeling support on strategic initiatives for senior management and field operations. Analyzes performance trends, modeling complex business decisions, tracking performance and presenting results.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Finance Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n Accountabilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Analyzes, budget forecasts, regulatory filings and compiles moderately complex data. Coordinates financial\/accounting operations, including overall financial monitoring and support\/guidance to projects in finance and operations staff, to ensure the fiscal well-being of the organization. Provides financial management and guidance, conducts…..<\/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":[14],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-7qW","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28578"}],"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=28578"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28578\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nInterprets, analyzes and\/or evaluates data, ensures compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, and uses Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
\nDevelops and maintains effective working relationships with regulated industries, consultants, management and staff.
\nInterprets and provides explanation for discrepancies and variations in financial data.
\nApplies updated information technology to facilitate program goals and program procedures.
\nDelivers formal presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience; educates relevant parties regarding programs, procedures and\/or eligibility criteria.
\nInteracts with industry representatives, co-workers and officials to analyze or resolve issues.
\nMaintains a variety of professional working relationships.
\nDocuments complex issues and effectively articulates written conclusions; Interacts with staff officials and executives.
\nReviews and edits work of others.
\nPresents oral and written testimony on moderately complex issues.
\nUses financial systems to produce reports, financial models and databases.
\nApplied Knowledge & Skills:
\nApplies a thorough knowledge of financial management, investment capital, and risk analysis, debt management, and investment analysis, legal and regulatory compliance pertaining to the respective industry.
\nProficient knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Fundamentals.
\nProficiency in spreadsheet software required.
\nHas a thorough knowledge of external regulations as well as internal corporate policies and procedures.
\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.
\nExcellent quantitative and analytical skills.
\nStrong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
\nAbility to analyze and interpret financial data, identify\/resolve errors and prepare reports.
\nAbility to motivate and work well with others.
\nProblem Solving & Impact:
\nAnalyzes moderately complex business operations and financial statements.
\nReviews and determines compliance with laws and regulations; draws conclusions; makes recommendations for approval.
\nReviews and analyze recommendations from peers.
\nErrors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
\nSupervision Given\/Received:
\nWorks under very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
\nContributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
\nServes as a resource to others in resolving moderately complex problems; identifies substantive issues that are thoroughly and accurately researched and analyzed.
\nEducation:
\nBachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent.
\nExperience:
\n5 – 8 Years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management, and experience in a government contracting environment.
\nKnowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds.
\nArticulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
\nMust be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
\nNon-governmental organization (NGO), government, or private sector experience preferred.
\nTypical Physical Demands:
\nTypical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5-50 lbs.
\nTechnology to be Used:
\nPersonal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.
\nTravel Requirements:
\nLess than 10%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"