Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) is a well-established, African-based, research centre and one of three field research centres of the Research and Development Division of the Ghana Health Service an agency of the Ministry of Health. The work of KHRC has implications for health policy and practice throughout Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. KHRC is situated in the middle part of Ghana and offers research and training services nationally and internationally and its staffs are multidisciplinary.
Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Officer
Type of Appointment: Full-Time Contract.
Duration: One (1) year (renewable)
Reporting Line: Reporting to the Director, KHRC through the Head of Finance as well as collaborating with the other Finance, Project Managers and Admin team to ensure effective financial support, grants management and budgeting.
Responsibilities
- Prepares daily bank balance reports
- Writing of Payment vouchers
- Running errands and performing daily banking activities
- Collection of cheques and making payments to suppliers and other creditors, both within and outside the operational areas.
- Filing of Payment Vouchers and financial documents in the appropriate format
- Assisting with accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Assist with tax computations and returns
- Assist with account/bank reconciliations
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of the audit process
- Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
- Assist in electronic financial data entry
- Perform any other duties as may be required by the Director or Accountants/Financial Administrator.
Required Skills or Experience
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting or First Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution.
- At least two years of working experience in a similar position
- Must have knowledge of applicable local statutes, laws, codes and regulations
- Applicant must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must pay attention to the details
- Must be proactive, hardworking, results-oriented and, honest
- Must be able to work under pressure and be an excellent team player
- Must be someone who loves travelling
- Having knowledge of any accounting software and Microsoft excel will be an advantage
How to Apply | Accounts Officer at Kintampo Health Research Centre
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter and relevant certificates in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document or pdf) confirming his/her suitability for the job; to
application.khrc@kintampo-hrc.org
from Monday, 5th December to Sunday, 11th December 2022.
Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
The link for the application is https://kintampo-hrc.org/employment/index.php, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as two (2) professional referees including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.