2019 CCG Current Job Vacancy : Finance & Administration Officer

The non- governmental organization is searching for a new Finance & Administration Officer to support it as it enters into a new phase of growth.
The successful candidate will join a small team in Tamale, Northern Ghana. Founded in 2007 by its Canadian partner Create Change Foundation, Create Change Ghana is focused on empowering girls to create innovative social change in the area of education, leadership, and social enterprise. Our vision is to support girls through their education, so they can gain the necessary experience to one day manage the organizations social programs and enterprises. Already many of our staff members are sponsored student alumni.
We are looking for a Finance and Administration Officer with the focus and energy to design and manage the accounting system for both Create Changes programs and its corresponding social enterprises.
The Finance & Administration Officer, as part of our Northern Ghana team will take a leading role in managing the finances of CCGs social programs and corresponding social enterprises.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage financial and administration team to achieve the organisations financial goals.
Develop the overall corporate financial goals and objectives.
Oversee preparation of financial records related to general ledger, payroll, budget, expense, etc.
Assist in account receivable and payable activities
Maintain accurate bank records of cash withdrawals and deposits.
Follow standard accounting process for financial analysis and reporting activities.
Evaluate existing accounting system and recommend improvements if required.
Assist in developing and managing budgeting system.
Perform account reconciliations and generate financial reports.
Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related problems.
Initiate orientation and training programs for finance and administration team members.
Track and monitor resource needs and other material needs for carrying out financial and administration tasks.
Monitor and manage expenses within allotted budgets.
Plan strategically for the present and future cash flow for the Programs and social enterprises
Deal with all the statutory bodies in order to mitigate litigation for the organization
Ensure that there is proper and adequate accounting system which will make room for expansion of the social enterprises and programs through financial modeling
Plan and promote a value chain system in the various programs
Design and oversee inventory systems, and ensure efficient and effective use of materials in all Create Change social enterprises
Handle and report administrative and financial issues to the Program Director
Manage all other related financial or administrative issues which may be directed by the Program Director.