Finance Officer (FO)

Company Profile

Northfin Foundation is a local Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) head quartered in Bolgatanga and operating in the three regions of the North. It was founded to among other things provide support to Rural Banks and their chapters in Northern Ghana in the areas of micro finance and capacity building. It also focuses on sustainable livelihood security of entrepreneurial people (Small scale farmers and micro entrepreneurs) and their organisations in Northern Ghana.

Job Description

The Northfin Foundation requires the services of an experienced person to fill the position of Finance Officer (FO) for contract period of two (2) years.

Job function:
The successful applicant will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Maintain up to date and accurate accounting records of the NGO
Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of financial reports with receipts and invoices.
Prepare and monitor cash flows and budgets of the NGO and partners and ensure timely and efficient use of financial resources.
Undertake financial disbursements to the partners in line with their operational plans in consultation with the Director.
Pay pre-planned regular monitoring and supervision visits to partners to ensure compliance with regulations with respect to the use of funds.
Reinforce the partners capacities to enable them do accurate and timely financial reporting through training of their accounting and management staff on the financial regulations and reporting procedures.
Maintain and update an assets register for the NGO.
Organize and manage office records and filling systems.
Prepare receptions and courtesies for visitors.
Perform any other responsibilities as may be determined by the Director.

Terms of contract: The position of Finance Officer is a two year contract.

Remuneration: Attractive but within prevailing market rates offered by similar NGOs in Northern Ghana.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualification and Experience:

Applicants must be holders of a university degree or HND in accounting with a minimum of three years relevant work experience.
Able to work independently and efficiently with minimum supervision.
Be a computer literate well versed in micro-soft windows programmes and with strong practical knowledge and experience in the use of accounting soft-ware packages.
Experience in preparation of donor financial reports would be an added advantage
Have good interpersonal relations and able to work and relate well in a multicultural working environment.
Should be a well-organized and disciplined person able to work independently under pressure with minimum supervision
Should be a team player and a good communicator.
Should be a person of proven integrity
Hard working and willing to work extra hours when the need arises.
Females are especially encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Interested and eligible persons may send their application letters and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with particulars of two referees to: northfingh@gmail.com. Or send by post to:

The Director
P. O. Box 778
Bolgatanga, UER.