Company Profile
About IPA:
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.
Job Description
Innovations for Poverty Action is looking for an Accounts Assistant to be based in our Accra office.
The Accounts Assistants will spend roughly 40% time processing financial forms under the supervision of the Head Accountant, 40% time on finance and accounting support tasks within and outside the office, and 20% time on other general office tasks. This position is well-suited for an individual who would like to gain experience in financial accounting.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Assist projects in their finances
Receive and review petty cash reconciliations of projects
Coordinating with projects and Finance team on all project financial issues
Support in processing wages of field staff
Entry of monthly earnings of field staff into Quick books
Enter advance and reconciliation details into the IPA cashbook using excel.
Deliver payment to vendors, utility companies, etc.
Collect and deliver mail and packages.
Provide administrative support to the Office Manager so as to ensure that all records are properly maintained
Perform other duties as directed by the Accountant
Perform other administrative and clerical duties as necessary
Required Skills or Experience
We require a minimum of two year experience in an administrative or accounts support role. Experience with non-governmental organizations in Ghana is preferred. Excellent English skills, a high level of computer literacy, attention to detail, and someone outgoing and determined is required.
Degree or HND
At least two years working experience in a finance related position
Willingness to learn
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet / Email is required. Experience with QuickBooks and/or other accounting software desired.
Three work related references required, typing and computer test may be included in the interview.
How To Apply
Interested Applicants should send their CV, Cover letter and list of references to:
jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org
ATTN: Accra Accounts Assistant Position
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Vacancy For Accounts Assistant
JOB SUMMARY
Company Innovations for Po...
Industry NGO
Category Accounting/Au...
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢
Education HND
Experience N/A
Job Expires 17 Jul, 2011
Company Profile
Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA) Ghana is part of a larger US based non-profit (501©(3)) organization founded in 2003 by Dean Karlan, with the goal of serving as the link between academic research and real world problems faced by the poor in developing countries.
IPA creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems and works to scale up successful projects through implementation and dissemination of policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world, to determine the cost effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs, using the most rigorous evaluation techniques. With 280 currently ongoing projects in 42 countries in Africa, Asia, and North and South America, IPA’s projects span a variety of fields, including microfinance, transfers, education, health, agriculture, corruption, charitable giving, political participation and social capital.
IPA is a registered NGO, in Ghana with 16 on-going projects, 40 international and local staff and permanent offices in Tamale and Accra.
Job Description
Innovations for Poverty Action is looking for an Accounts Assistant to be based in the Accra office. We require experience in an administrative or accounts support role. Experience with non-governmental organizations in Ghana is preferred. Excellent English skills, a high level of computer literacy, attention to detail, and someone outgoing and determined is required. This position is well-suited for an individual who would like to gain experience in financial accounting.
This position is well-suited for an individual who would like to gain experience in financial accounting.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
* Ensure all filing is done in a timely and accurate manner
* Receipt and reconciliation of returns and advances
* Enter advances and reconciliation details into Quick Books
* Writing of checks and liaising with banks
* Preparation of Bank reconciliation statement for review by Accountant
* Assist the accountant to prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual funding forecasts, cash flows and funding requests
* Perform any other duties assigned by the Accountant or Directors
Required Skills or Experience
* HND Qualification in Accounting
* At least, one year work experience in any accounting position
* Knowledge in Quick books software, excel, word, Power point, internet / e-mail
* Experience in NGO or business in Ghana
* Effective English communication, time management and interpersonal skills
* Well organized and willingness to learn
How To Apply
Three work related references required, typing and computer test to be included in the interview.
Interested Applicants should send their cv, cover letter and list of references to:
jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org
Company Innovations for Po...
Industry NGO
Category Accounting/Au...
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢
Education HND
Experience N/A
Job Expires 17 Jul, 2011
Company Profile
Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA) Ghana is part of a larger US based non-profit (501©(3)) organization founded in 2003 by Dean Karlan, with the goal of serving as the link between academic research and real world problems faced by the poor in developing countries.
IPA creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems and works to scale up successful projects through implementation and dissemination of policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world, to determine the cost effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs, using the most rigorous evaluation techniques. With 280 currently ongoing projects in 42 countries in Africa, Asia, and North and South America, IPA’s projects span a variety of fields, including microfinance, transfers, education, health, agriculture, corruption, charitable giving, political participation and social capital.
IPA is a registered NGO, in Ghana with 16 on-going projects, 40 international and local staff and permanent offices in Tamale and Accra.
Job Description
Innovations for Poverty Action is looking for an Accounts Assistant to be based in the Accra office. We require experience in an administrative or accounts support role. Experience with non-governmental organizations in Ghana is preferred. Excellent English skills, a high level of computer literacy, attention to detail, and someone outgoing and determined is required. This position is well-suited for an individual who would like to gain experience in financial accounting.
This position is well-suited for an individual who would like to gain experience in financial accounting.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
* Ensure all filing is done in a timely and accurate manner
* Receipt and reconciliation of returns and advances
* Enter advances and reconciliation details into Quick Books
* Writing of checks and liaising with banks
* Preparation of Bank reconciliation statement for review by Accountant
* Assist the accountant to prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual funding forecasts, cash flows and funding requests
* Perform any other duties assigned by the Accountant or Directors
Required Skills or Experience
* HND Qualification in Accounting
* At least, one year work experience in any accounting position
* Knowledge in Quick books software, excel, word, Power point, internet / e-mail
* Experience in NGO or business in Ghana
* Effective English communication, time management and interpersonal skills
* Well organized and willingness to learn
How To Apply
Three work related references required, typing and computer test to be included in the interview.
Interested Applicants should send their cv, cover letter and list of references to:
jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org
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