Finance officer
Full time @Ghana Careers posted 4 weeks ago in Accounting & Finance Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 1753
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Any
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Qualifications Bachelor's Degree
Job Description
The Danish Embassy in Accra is seeking a Finance Officer.
The position is based in the embassy’s financial team. It requires a well-educated and energetic candidate, who independently can perform a broad range of tasks.
Starting date: At earliest convenience
Location: Embassy of Denmark, Accra
Qualifications and requirements:
You are a careful accountant with a good understanding of bookkeeping and financial management. Your proficiency in Navision accounting software allows you to navigate financial data with ease.
You have an understanding of payroll management, VAT refund processes, financial reporting, and you are looking to expand your expertise in operational excellence. You are reliable, discreet and ready to contribute to the smooth running of our embassy’s financial operations.
You fulfil the following qualifications and requirements:
- Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Preferably minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance within an embassy, an audit firm or a management consultancy.
- Software Proficiency in Navision accounting software.
- Capable understanding of bookkeeping practices, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage.
- Experience in management accounting or financial management, ideally in an embassy or international organization.
- Understanding of VAT regulations and payroll processing.
- Great at staying organized and managing multiple tasks.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Discreet when handling confidential and GDPR sensitive information.
- Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of French (written and spoken) is desirable but not a requirement.
As a person you are a team player while at the same time capable of working independently and taking initiatives pro-actively as well as ensuring timely follow-up and delivery on deadlines.
The Danish embassy values openness and a good working environment. We praise a diverse collegial environment with equal opportunities for all no matter age, gender, and ethnicity.
Terms of employment
- Full time contract (40 hours pr. week) under local terms and conditions.
- 5 weeks paid leave annually combined with a flexible work scheme.
- Mutual trial period of three months.
- Based at the Danish Embassy in Accra, Ghana.
- Salary will be based on the Embassy’s fixed salary scale reflecting qualifications, relevant experience, and proven work-related results.
- You and your dependant family members will be offered health care insurance including coverage of medical expenses.
- Employment requires security clearance by Danish Authorities (requires presentation of “No Criminal Record”).
Application and recruitment process
Please apply with your cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references in English.
