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

• Location: Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Expected Duration: 2 years (renewable)

Roles and Responsibilities

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

Finance and Accounting Functions

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

Administrative Functions

• Administrative support duties as assigned by the Finance and Administrative Manager