Job Vacancies at World Vision – 2 Positions in Ghana

World Vision is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) General Ledger Accountant
2.) General Ledger Assistant

See job details and how to apply below.

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1.) General Ledger Accountant

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To support transactional processes within General Ledger (GL) department, as detailed in the major responsibilities, as requested by customers, timely and correctly according to Month End and Year End calendar deliverables, by ensuring the compliance of all internal controls, Partnership Finance Manual and General Accounting principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and analyze monthly Bank balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare, analyze and follow up on Aging Analysis of Balance Sheet Account including monitoring of late balances.
• Prepare and analyze Pbas Reconciliation including monitoring budget commitments and informing FOs for subsequent adjustment.
• Prepare and analyze monthly 300 Accounts including monitoring of over 90days of unreconciled items.
• Post all journal entries and adjustments, including GEMS, Accruals, and reclassification entries.
• Prepare and send a variety of reports, as needed by customers.
• Record and control of Direct Charges.
• Create Pre-Approval and Settlement Advice entries in SA Database.
• Maintenance of SOPs and flow charts of GL processes.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to Fluently communicate in Portuguese and English Language.
• Bachelor´s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Knowledgeable of general accounting standards, account reconciliations & analysis, and period-end closing activities.
• Good command of written and spoken business English.
• Flexibility and ability to work on different aspects of the general ledger.
• Good knowledge of best practices within a project accounting environment and how to drive performance through better behaviors.
• Ability to perform and direct root cause analysis over various aspects of performance.
• Knowledge of technology; including data structure, analysis codes, and business rules.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and/or any accounting ERP solutions.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and flexible hours as needed; ability to drive results and meet strict deadlines.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including internal controls principles.
• At least one or more years of experience in General Ledger activities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvements.
• Six Sigma certification preferred (yellow or green belt).

Preferred:

• Good analysis skills.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other team members.
• Flexibility to changing situations.
• Proactive and innovative with ideas to improve processes/ services.
• Experience working within a Shared Service environment, preferable.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should:

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2.) General Ledger Assistant

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To support transactional processes within the GL department, as detailed in the major responsibilities, as requested by customers, timely and correctly according to Month End and Year End calendar deliverables, by ensuring the compliance of all internal controls, Partnership Finance Manual, and General Accounting principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Upload/import journals including budget and actual transactions; adjustments and reversals; GEMS output files and all other journals.
• Clear split billing (59098) account on a regular basis, ensuring 0 balance on the 1st business day of the following month.
• Posting Journal transactions including budgets and allocation of the account.
• Support continuous improvement processes and the development of better tools to strengthen General Accounting operations including global initiatives.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor´s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Functional knowledge of general accounting standards and transactions recording.
• Desirable English communication (spoken and written).

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to perform and direct root cause analysis over various transactional issues.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and flexible hours as needed; ability to drive results and meet strict deadlines.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including internal controls.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and any accounting ERP solutions.
• At least 6 months experience in General Ledger/Accounting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork in a virtual team environment.

Preferred:

• Detailed-oriented.
• Collaboration
• Teamwork spirit.
• Continuous Improvements knowledge.
• Organizational and effective time management skills.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should:

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