General Ledger Accountant at World Vision Ghana

With over years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian join our ,+ staff working in nearly countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!Key ResponsibilitiesPURPOSE OF POSITIONTo support reconciliation 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.Major ResponsibilitiesEnsure the Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual Bank and cash books account reconciliations. Take actions to escalate unreconciled transaction. Schedule meetings with FOs to discuss unreconciled items over days Approximately for 3 Field Offices Ensure the Preparation, analysis and follow up on LDR Reconciliation Report. Ensure the salary journals reflects the LDR data of Staff in workday Approximately for 3 Field Offices Prepare and analyze PBAS Reconciliation including monitoring budget commitments and informing FOs for subsequent adjustment.Prepare , analyze and reconcile monthly /GL Accounts including monitoring of over days unreconciled items Record, control and Monitor of Direct Charges. Approximately for 3 Filed OfficesReview and ensure accurate creation of Pre-Approval and Settlement Advice entries in SA Data base to ensure and clearing all approved SA charges in Sun6Approximately for 3 Offices Maintenance a customer relationship by preparing presentation materials and participating in FOs monthly meetings. Participate in VSM meetings and contribute to process improvement.Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Bachelor´s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or business administrationKnowledgeable of general accounting standards, account reconciliations & analysis and period-end closing activitiesGood command of written and spoken business English and FrenchFlexibility and ability to work on different aspects of the general ledgerA good knowledge of best practices within a project accounting environment and how to drive performance through better behaviorsAbility to perform and direct root cause analysis over various aspects of performanceKnowledge of technology; including data structure, analysis codes and business rulesProficient 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 deadlinesGood knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including internal controls principles