Bookkeeper - Ghana

About CorpsAfrica:

Founded in 2011, CorpsAfrica provides the opportunity for Africans to serve as volunteers in their own countries, along the lines of the Peace Corps model. We train college-educated young Africans and send them to live for up to one year in rural, high-poverty communities to facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects that are identified by local people. CorpsAfrica aims to promote a culture of public service in Africa by giving participants the opportunity to apply their education, skills, and energy toward helping their fellow citizens overcome extreme poverty. www.corpsafrica.org

CorpsAfrica has steadily expanded operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, The Gambia, Uganda, and South Africa. Having successfully proven the power and effectiveness of the model, CorpsAfrica has begun to attract funding, and so as we gear up for expansion, we seek to add motivated, capable, and highly effective staff to our team.

Overview of the Position:

The Bookkeeper will ensure that all financial reporting is complete and on time. He or she will work closely with staff at all levels to collect and record all financial data into a useful database, to develop and monitor activity budgets, reconcile all accounting entries, and provide monthly statements for the headquarters reconciliation. 

Classification: Full-time
Salary and Benefits: CorpsAfrica offers a competitive, comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience for their staff according to local customs and standards.
Location: Ghana
Reports to: The Admin/Finance Coordinator but has working relations with the Finance Team at GSO.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Assist the Country Director in managing the organizational cash flow and forecasting and ensuring that the monthly reporting and reconciliation are adhered to, that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements, and effectively communicate and present critical financial matters.
• Provide information and feedback on CorpsAfrica’s human resources and administration financial policies and requirements (taxes, insurance, etc.).
• Other responsibilities as requested by the Country Director.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BSc in Accounting, Financial accounting or related degree
• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with -- programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
• Technologically savvy with experience in accounting and reporting software
• Fluency in English 

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a CV and Cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role through JazzHR. The deadline to apply for the position is 31^st January, 2025.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.