Vacancy: Finance Officer

Company Profile

VisionFund Ghana is a subsidiary of VisionFund International, the parent company of a network of 28 microfinance institutions operating in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. VisionFund International is a wholly owned subsidiary of World Vision International, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization. Working together, we provide the foundation for local economies to flourish in healthy and safe communities.

Job Description

Purpose

To support the Client Service Manager, ensure that financial documentation of the Branch Office is properly and accurately maintained within the framework of VisionFund Ghana’s financial policies, procedures and controls for the timely generation of regular Branch reports.



Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that all financial transactions comply with VisionFund Ghana’s financial controls, policies and procedures.


• Keep proper books of account including Assets register and stock records at the Branch


• To accurately record, analyse and allocate all Branch financial transactions.


• Ensure timely preparation of accurate monthly bank reconciliation statements for all banks where the Branch maintains accounts.


• Support the Client Service Manager to prepare annual budgets for the Branch.


• Assist the Client Service Manager to prepare and submit Branch monthly/quarterly/annual funding forecasts, cash flows and funding requests to the Finance Manager in VisionFund Ghana Service Centre.


• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual Income Statements for the Client Service Manager’s approval.


• Prepare monthly variance report.


• Perform any other official duties that will be assigned

Required Skills or Experience

• HND or Bachelor University Degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant field


• A minimum of 2years work experience in a similar role and should have completed National Service


• Must have knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.


• Must have outstanding analytical and time management skills.


• Must have a good track record of integrity and conduct.


• Must demonstrate a good team spirit.


• Must be a practising Christian.