{"id":46573,"date":"2020-04-02T10:51:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T10:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=46573"},"modified":"2020-04-02T10:51:45","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T10:51:45","slug":"africa-foresight-group-jobs-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/africa-foresight-group-jobs-2020.html","title":{"rendered":"Africa Foresight Group Jobs 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Foresight Group is an African firm based out of Accra, Ghana that connects freelance consultants with high-impact client engagements across the continent on a managed marketplace. At AFG, we aim to build African companies into global champions by offering world-class and locally accessible services. We are excited to work with talented, international leaders with a whole-hearted commitment to contributing to sustainable growth in African economies.<\/p>\n<p>We are looking for a strong and dynamic Payments Officer to join the AFG team in Accra, Ghana. This position targets individuals with 2-4 years of work experience in accounts payable and\/or accounts receivable management with a role in a start-up and\/or financial services. You are a fit for the role if you have good inter-relationship skills, an eye for details and understand what it means to run a client-servicing organisation. You know how to build structure into your decision-making processes and you share the interest in building a values-based people organisation with a unique culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Payments officer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keeping track of all income, receipts, payments and expenditures, including invoices, payroll, invoices, statements, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Administering the Firm\u2019s cashflow tracking tool and improving payments processes, especially for international transactions<\/li>\n<li>Administering and forecasting petty cash<\/li>\n<li>Paying invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment<\/li>\n<li>Obtaining revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments<\/li>\n<li>Collecting revenue by reminding default accounts, notifying customers of insufficient payments, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Supervision of third-party vendor relationships and re-sourcing of vendors where necessary<\/li>\n<li>Managing client and supplier communications regarding all payments and receipts<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining AR and AP ledgers by posting transactions in the software<\/li>\n<li>Resolving discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s and\/or Master\u2019s degree in accounting, economics, business administration or a related field;<\/li>\n<li>At least 2-4 years of work experience in a similar role<\/li>\n<li>Familiar with IFRS\u00a0\u00a0reporting standards<\/li>\n<li>Solid understanding of basic accounting receivable and accounts payable principles<\/li>\n<li>Ability to build good relationships with clients, vendors and suppliers<\/li>\n<li>Ability work as part of a broader team<\/li>\n<li>Confident communicator, able to generate buy-in from others<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the professional services industry preferred; High level of accuracy and attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages<\/li>\n<li>Creative, flexible and entrepreneurial mindset with the willingness to shape ideas\/projects<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and oral skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A vibrant and purpose-driven team culture<\/li>\n<li>Constant opportunity to learn and grow<\/li>\n<li>Regular team trainings to advance your skills<\/li>\n<li>Competitive compensation with attractive variable rewards for good performance<\/li>\n<li>Health Insurance Coverge<\/li>\n<li>Flexible work culture that allows you to be at your best<\/li>\n<li>Fast\u00a0career pathways for outperformer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Closing Date<\/strong>\u00a0: 23 May, 2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Foresight Group is an African firm based out of Accra, Ghana that connects freelance consultants with high-impact client engagements across the continent on a managed marketplace. 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