Accountant at Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)

The Ghana Statistical Service is the government agency charged with the responsibility of providing quality, relevant, accurate, and timely statistical information for the purpose of national development. It has offices in all the sixteen (16) regions of the country.

• Manipulate and present geographical information by developing programs to convert GIS information to other formats.
• Recreate geographical spaces using GIS techniques and remote sensing imagery.
• Integrate different geo-spatial data resources
• Analyze and integrate GIS data with other data sources to assess relationships across a wide range of socio-demographic, behavioral, spatial, environmental, and economic variables.

Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is searching for a suitably qualified candidate to fill in the position of Accountant

JOB PURPOSE

• To ensure that the Government of Ghana and Project funds received are applied in
  accordance with applicable regulations and accounted for properly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare work plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain a Fixed Assets Register.
• Provide accounting support to all assigned projects.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and resolve all audit queries.
• Process all transactions on the GIFMIS platform.

QUALIFICATION

• At least a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
• A member of a recognized professional accounting body CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA (Part qualified)
• Must have completed a one-year national service
• Must have at least two years’ work experience

Jobs Available

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Use of tailor-made and generic accounting software.
• Presentation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Application of the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921), Internal Audit Agency Act 2003 (Act 658), and other relevant financial laws.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are to submit their application letters and CVs to the address below: