Accountant by Ghana Statistical Service

Ghana Statistical Service

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Ghana Statistical Service is the government agency charged with the responsibility of providing quality, relevant, accurate, and timely statistical information for the purpose of national development. It has offices in all the sixteen (16) regions of the country.The Service invites applications from qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented and results-driven to apply for the under-listed positions within the Service: AccountantJob Purpose
  • To ensure that the Government of Ghana and Project funds received are applied in accordance with applicable regulations and accounted for properly.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare work plans, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Maintain a Fixed Assets Register.
  • Provide accounting support to all assigned projects.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors and resolve all audit queries.
  • Process all transactions on the GIFMIS platform.
[WPSM_AC id=8719]JOB ALERTS:Qualification Required & Experience
  • At least a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
  • A member of a recognized professional accounting body CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA (Part qualified)
  • Must have completed a one-year national service
  • Must have at least two years' work experience
Competencies and Skills
  • Use of tailor-made and generic accounting software.
  • Presentation and reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Application of the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921), Internal Audit Agency Act 2003 (Act 658), and other relevant financial laws.
Location: Nationwide RecruitmentHOW TO APPLYInterested and qualified applicants are to submit their application letters and CVs to the address below:The Director
Human Resource Directorate
Ghana Statistical Service
P. O. Box GP 1098
AccraORVia Email:gsadmin@statsghana.gov.ghClosing Date: 18 April, 2022Qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

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