Finance Manager at IRC

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join IRC in Accra, Ghana. This full-time role is responsible for managing financial operations, budget development, and compliance across our organization.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop budgets for funding proposals in collaboration with resource mobilization teams, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and identifying and assessing financial risks
• Review, understand, and monitor contractual commitments, including timely invoicing of project costs to partners and donors
• Record administrative flows to provide project management information, including cash flow forecasts
• Prepare financial progress reports and project communications, and coordinate project audits
• Facilitate complete and proper reporting of project finances for corporate accounts in IRC's general ledger, including quarterly reporting and annual accounts (such as work-in-progress balances and expenditure accounts)
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of information systems (Exact ERP), general ledger management, and improvement of financial procedures
• Prepare statutory reports to ensure compliance of financial and operational systems with IRC policies, local laws, and IRC Ghana annual audits

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience
• Professional accounting certification (CA, ACCA, or equivalent) is advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with MS Excel and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (e.g., Exact, Synergy, Glube)
• Knowledge of Government of Ghana financial management systems and procedures is advantageous

Key Competencies

• Proactive, hands-on attitude with strong analytical and reporting skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and inclusive environment

Job Details

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Category: Accounting