Job Vacancies at GIZ Ghana – 2 Positions

GIZ is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Driver
2.) Finance Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Driver

Project Brief

• The Digital Transformation Center (DTC) is a component under the Programme for Sustainable Economic Development (PSED) which is a bilateral project commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The goal of the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Ghana is to improve the preconditions for using digital transformation for more employment and entrepreneurship, specifically in rural areas.

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Scope of the role

• The driver safely and responsibly performs all official travels using official vehicle(s) and assists with other office work.

Your Task

• Provide passenger transport in an official car for programme staff, official visitors and guests and run errands for the project or office.
• Help with transporting goods.
• Complete vehicle log correctly and conscientiously in accordance with GIZ standards.
• Responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition.
• Clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s), report need for service, carry out minor repairs and record monthly maintenance.
• Immediately report all involvement of the project or office vehicle in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss or theft of vehicle
fitting.
• Use all available information (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily knowledge of road conditions, current
passable routes and locations and share this information with other office drivers.
• Assist other colleagues as needed in the project, or office if there is no travel or chauffeur service pending, carry out other office work as assigned by the manager and / or the responsible staff

Qualification Required & Experience

• Secondary school education
• Hold a minimum of a valid driver’s license C.
• At least 1-3 years’ work experience as a driver with references
• No major accidents in the past 3 years
• Good knowledge of the English language
• Disciplined and punctual
• Resilient and patient
• Good communication skills
• Familiar with the Ghanaian road network
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures to be agreed with Management

Location: Wa

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de under the Job Code 2021/DTC/07/01).

Closing Date: 19 July, 2021

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion
are encouraged to apply.

Female drivers are strongly recommended to apply.

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2.) Finance Officer

Project Brief

• A key element of national development agenda of Ghana is creating new and better jobs for a growing young generation. The intervention of areas
of the Sustainable Economic Development in Ghana (PSED) program: Support to the reform in the Technical Vocational Training sector
(TVET), Financial System Development (FSD), implementation of Migration and Employment Promotion (MEP) and support for digitization (DIGIT) contribute to this endeavor by improving the conditions for creation of decent and productive employment.

Scope of the role

• The finance officer will be responsible for providing support in ensuring that financial and administrative regulations are complied with GIZ PuR and local legislation of Ghana.

Your Tasks

• Carries out accounting procedures using bankbook and cashbook software, balancing both books periodically, always prepared for both
regular and unannounced cash counts and bank reconciliation statements.
• Ensures full compliance to internal auditing rules by carrying out indepth checking of vouchers submitted for processing
• Insures the tax calculations according the local legislation Ghana
• Follows up on all receivables with partner organizations and remind them for the expected action to be taken
• Calculates travel advances and travel claims, proper checking of invoices for accuracy
• Organises adequate filing system structure and files documents properly for easy retrieval
• Advises partners and experts on accounting and financing procedures in accordance international accounting system

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Qualification Required & Experience

• University Degree in BA/BSc Accounting, Finance, or similar area
• At least 3 years of work experience in auditing and accounting in a comparable position
• Strong command of English language (both written and oral) is required; knowledge of German language is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet); computer applications most especially excel or project management.
• Mandatory working knowledge and experience in IT-based accounting programs
• Proactive attitude towards personal growth and institutional changes; rendering result orientated performance.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de under the Job Code 2021/PSED/06/02.

Closing Date: 19 July, 2021

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

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