URC Accountant Jobs in Ghana
URC Accountant Jobs in Ghana
University Research Co., LLC (URC): Guided by a strong vision of equitable and resilient systems that respond to people’s needs and emerging threats, URC helps countries and local actors to build, implement, and sustain science-driven, scalable solutions. Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical expertise to empower governments, communities, and service providers toward strengthening their own health and social systems and improve service quality.
We aim to expand access to and improve the quality of services, addressing maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health; global health security and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene. In our interactions with each other and our clients, we stay true to our values for transformative change by focusing on:
Creativity: by unleashing our creativity, we enhance engagement and interaction to improve problem-solving.
Collaboration: not only our work towards the same vision and mission instill staff with a strong sense of purpose, but also enables us to complement each other’s skills and allocate work to maximize everyone’s strengths.
Accountability: we hold ourselves responsible for accomplishing goals, completing assignments, and making decisions.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: we embrace the importance of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, where our leadership and staff model behavior that enriches our organization, demonstrates respect for all people, and supports opportunities for all staff.
Transparency: we understand that when employees deeply trust one another and their leaders, they will be more engaged in their roles because they will not be worried about unfair treatment.
Division:
The Global, Latin America and the Caribbean, and West Africa Region has projects spanning various health areas including HIV/AIDS, TB, MNCH, and malaria in the cross-cutting areas of health systems strengthening, community mobilization, quality improvement, and social and behavior change communications amongst others.
Activity:
URC implements the USAID Quality Services for Health (Q4H) Activity in Ghana. The Activity’s purpose is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Government of Ghana (GoG) to promote and oversee improved quality health services in the public and private health sectors.
This four-year activity supports the GoG and stakeholders, including both recipients (or civil society) and providers of services, to sustainably improve the quality of health service delivery to improve health outcomes in Ghana.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Supervised by the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO), the Accountant will support the DFO in the preparation of timely financial reports, implementation of a strong internal control system, and insurance of compliance with USAID and URC regulations.
The Accountant’s roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work closely with the DFO to prepare
monthly financial reports for timely submission to home office. This includes but is not limited to QB posting.
Verify payment documentation for adequacy and completeness including required approvals before posting to QuickBooks (QB).
Manage the petty cash account in accordance with activity policy, ensuring the maintenance of an appropriate level of petty cash in the safe deposit box.
Together with the finance team, ensure that all costs in the project adhere to USAID/URC regulations; and are allowable, reasonable, and allocable.
Assist the DFO in addressing all monthly field report review comments from home office in collaboration/coordination with the regional finance and administration officers, including providing feedback for missing vouchers and outstanding information following review of payment documentation.
Prepare and recording voucher/accounting transactions in QB.
Ensure the proper use of charge numbers and accounting codes.
Initiate transactions in the electronic payment system.
Make withdrawal and deposit transactions at the bank.
Process the monthly payment of social security and taxes to the Malian government.
Support the payment of per diems and transport for participants during meetings or workshops.
Establish an indexed filing system in the finance section and ensure financial documents are filed as per the filing system.
Post the advances and liquidating expenses into QB for accuracy.
Initiate duly supported and allowable payments into online banking platforms, to include vendor payment and mobile money payments.
Review adequacy of supporting documentation for all documentation forwarded for payment.
Prepare and maintain a tracking log of all documents received in and released from finance department.
Perform other project related tasks as assigned.
Required Experience and Qualifications
Degree in accounting or comparable certifications/qualifications.
At least 3 years’ experience in accounting and general financial management.
At least 2 years’ experience with QB.
Ability to maintain accounting records, analyze and prepare reports and statutory return.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Desired Experience and Qualifications
Previous work experience on a USAID or other development project is desirable.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in oral and written English.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; URC Accountant Jobs in Ghana
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