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Career Option At Federation of Canadian Municipalities

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Is presenting a career option to all unemployed persons. The service of a Finance Officer is needed at the aforementioned institution. The project office will be based in Ghana and covering all target countries, supported by FCM head office in Ottawa, Canada.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that all expenses are properly documented and entered into the accounting system in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, FCM’s policies and donor procedures; 
Ensure compliance with the provisions and laws of the country related to accounting, income tax, social security and labor law. 
Ensure complete transparency of all financial transactions. 
Verify that all expenses have been accurately coded to using the program’s Chart of Accounts; 
Conduct the monthly closing and fiscal year end closing into the accounting system. 
Prepare monthly financial reports that are required by the Finance & Operations Manager according to the established format and deadlines. 
Ensure that all the documents within the Accounting Department are complete, properly filed, easily traceable and are kept strictly confidential at all times. 
Ensure consultants and service providers are in compliance with the commitments detailed in their contracts. 
Manage cash flow for the bank accounts, including funds transferred from Canada. 
Provide support to Project staff regarding financial arrangements for business travel (i.e., advances, mission expenses reconciliation, etc.) and verify that all travel-related expense reports are accurate and properly documented

Job Requirements

A university degree in Accounting.
A professional accounting designation preferred [e.g. Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) or equivalency in Ghana].
Five (5) years’ experience as an accountant or Finance Officer, preferably in an international non-profit organization.
Demonstrated experience in auditing and compliance management
Sound experience in computer business applications including accounting software, Quickbooks, MS Applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, MS Project).
Strong organization and communications skills.
Demonstrated experience working within a team environment.
Fluency in English and French is required
All applicants must be residents of Ghana or legally entitled to work in Ghana.