This position is integrated into the Shared Support Unit of Expertise France in Ghana and is under the direct responsibility of the Green & Digital Project Chief. The unit may be expanded with the arrival of future projects in the country, which may entail certain changes in SU's organizational structure and management. 4 projects are currently ongoing.

Within the EF Shared Support Unit in Ghana, the Accounting and Treasury Officer reports and works on a daily basis with  the Administrative and Financial Manager (AFM). 

MISSIONS

The tasks entrusted to the Accounting and Treasury Officer:

• Accounting management
  • Ensures that the accounting journals and cash flow journals of the projects in the project portfolio match each other
  • Ensures that project portfolio expenses are correctly recorded in the accounts (general and cost accounting): names, accounting codes, cost accounting codes, lettering, exchange rates, etc...
  • Monitor cash flow, verify the accounting information related to the projects and anticipate expenses and make replenishment requests
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations in conjunction with the AFM and Administration and Finance Officer
  • Process the tax information if necessary, as well as its administration and safeguarding to consolidate reports that by law must be sent in formats already established by said institution virtually as appropriate (monthly report on Tax withholdings). Income, monthly statements of Payment on Account and Withheld Taxes, Income Tax Declaration, Report and update change of address (if any), among others)
  • Review that the documentation provided for purchases and expenses for the execution of the project, on behalf of the partners, meets the fiscal criteria and is eligible to enjoy the VAT exemption
  • Prepare requests for accounting adjustments
  • Comply with financial security rules in accordance with EF procedures.
• Treasury Management and Head Office Payments
  • Checks supporting documents before processing project payment requests
  • Issue payment orders for project expenditure
  • Manage and compile cash flow forecasts for each project
  • Manage the office's cash flow and ensure adequate supplies
  • Ensure that funds are secure, including storage facilities
  • After approval by the AFM, send to head office and monitor the receipt of funds.
• Internal control
  • Implements internal control within projects (transmission of procedures, monitoring of their appropriation, participation in the improvement of operational practices in terms of financial accounting, etc.). 

• Monitoring and accounting follow-up of partners and grant recipients
  • Responsible for the Accounting area, reviews of donation projects
  • Review and assist the partners in the budget control, review of liquidation, settlement of advances of Donation funds