Finance Manager at IRC

Position Overview

IRC is seeking a Finance Manager for our office in Accra, Ghana. This is a full-time position in the accounting field.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop budgets for funding proposals in collaboration with the resource mobilization team, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and identifying and assessing financial risks for IRC Ghana
• 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 conversations, and coordinate project audits
• Facilitate complete and proper reporting of project finances for corporation in IRC's general ledger, quarterly reporting, and annual accounts (including 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 operations 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 experience in accounting or finance
• Professional accounting certification (CA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with MS Excel and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (such as Exact, Synergy, or Glube)
• Knowledge of Government of Ghana financial management systems and procedures (an advantage)

Key Skills and Competencies

• Pro-active, hands-on attitude with strong analytical and reporting skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and inclusive environments