The Ghana Grains Council (GGC) is a private sector-led initiative formed
in 2010 with funding from (The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID). It is a body formed by leaders in the grain
business with the aim of intervening in the grains value chain to
achieve improvement in productivity, quality and greater
commercialization of the industry with its core objective to promote the
development of the grain industry through the development and use of
the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS), facilitate grades and standards and
ensure increased productivity for the grain industry.
Summary:
• This position will provide general day-to-day support to GGC to
strengthen the institutional capacity of the council to effectively
manage its financial resources and facilitate execution of
programs/projects and internally generated funds.
• Should have the ability to provide accurate, complete and timely
financial information compliant with the rules and regulations of donors
and other partners reporting requirements as well as adhering to
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). He/she will also act as
the point person for the GGC Market Intelligence Team.
Job description:
• Ensure that the financial system runs properly in order to process financial information and generate accurate reports.
• Ensure that internal controls are enhanced and maintained at an acceptable level,
• Manage risks affecting GGC’s assets and make sure risks are maintained at a lower level.
• Ensure that financial policies, procedures and donor compliance requirements are adhered to expected standards
• Ensure that internal and external financial reports are prepared and disseminated within deadlines
• Ensure there is enough cash on hand and vendors are paid promptly
• Responsible for all aspects of cash management including monitoring
receivables, billing staff and collection of debt and managing
pre-payments.
• Responsible for processing of all cheque payments.
• Maintenance of the general ledgers of all GGC Membership, Internally
Generated Fund (IGF), and any other accounts operated under
collaborations with grant funded projects.
• Prepare staff salary payroll on monthly bases, issuing monthly pay
slips to all staff and making timely payments of all statutory
deductions to the appropriate agencies.
• Monthly submissions of previous month’s Financial Status Report and
other related statements, i.e. general ledger, bank reconciliation
statement, cash analysis statement, etc.
• Preparing of quarterly reports for the Executive Council meetings
• Preparing of end of year Financial Statement in readiness of the annual audit.
• Lead GGC IT/Market data team
• A minimum qualification of first degree in Accounting or Finance and affiliation to a professional body.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years work experience and possess a good
knowledge of International Financial Standards including budgeting and
controls.
• Strong analytical capabilities and proven skills to deal with
accounting issues innovatively and independently and also good in IT and
market data analysis
• Must have good knowledge of applicable local statutes, laws, codes and regulations.
• Must be great team player, pro-active, diligent and results oriented.
• Must have a high sense of integrity with excellent written and oral communication skill
Applications along with CV’s should be sent via mail to the address:
[email protected]
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview