Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO) at Vibrant Village Foundation (VVF)

About Vibrant Village Foundation

The Vibrant Village Foundation (VVF) is a private US-based Foundation providing long-term funding and organizational support to local NGO partners and community development programs in Ghana and Kenya. In Ghana, we support Agriculture, Education, WASH, and Child Protection programs in the Upper West region. We are seeking an experienced Finance and Administrative Officer to join our team.

Position Details

• Job Title: Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO)
• Location: Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Expected Duration: 2 years (renewable)

Roles and Responsibilities

The Finance and Administrative Officer will assist the Finance and Administrative Manager to maintain proper financial records and stewardship of the foundation.

Finance and Accounting Functions

• Keep proper financial records of all transactions
• Assist the Finance and Administrative Manager in making appropriate entries into the accounting system or software
• Support the preparation of staff payroll
• Prepare and submit payment of statutory returns to the Ghana Revenue Authority and other relevant statutory bodies
• Facilitate payment of service providers and participants during workshops and trainings
• Ensure accuracy and verifiability of expense receipts
• Maintain security of financial records and restrict access from unauthorized persons
• Ensure strict compliance with financial management policies and guidelines
• Maintain organized hard and soft copies of receipts, contracts, and Memoranda of Understanding
• Develop and maintain effective filing systems
• Train staff and stakeholders on the foundation's financial management policies and procedures

Administrative Functions

Additional administrative duties to be discussed during the interview process.