Reporting to: Finance & Administration Manager
To apply: Email a cover letter and CV to hr@impactinvestinggh.org
Deadline: 11th July 2025, however applications will be viewed on a rolling basis so early applicants will have an advantage.
Compensation: Competitive based on experience
Job Summary
The Finance Officer is responsible for providing financial management support to the Impact Investing Ghana office in Accra.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transaction processing (preparing Payment Vouchers)
- Reconciliation and management of payables
- Reconciliation and management of receivables.
- Support annual budgeting and reporting as well as project budgeting.
- Management of taxes (WHT) and statutory payments
- Expense reimbursement control (advance retirement report).
- Ensure adherence to financial procedures and policies in line with organizational requirements and best practices to safeguard the financial resources of the organization
- Support annual projects and annual audit processes.
- Other tasks assigned by the line manager.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- University degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field
- ACCA level II student or Qualified (or equivalent desirable)
- Minimum of 3-5years experience in a similar role.
- Experience with an NGO and international NGO advantage
- Previous experience of accounting software such as Sage is an added advantage
- Previous experience of project controlling is preferred
- Strong Excel skills
- Very good spoken and written fluency in English
SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Passionate and committed to IIGh’s mission and our programs.
- Approach work with a collaborative “can do” attitude and a desire for continuous improvement
- Flexible and see change as a natural condition
- Structured, independent and ability to take on ownership from start to finish of tasks/projects
- Mature, balanced personality with ability to maintain a cool head under high peak periods with intense pressure
- Fast learner with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities.
About Impact Investing Ghana
Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) is the Ghana National Advisory Board for Impact Investing. We are an independent private-sector led initiative promoting sustainable development and advancing the development of the impact investment ecosystem in Ghana. Established as a nonprofit, IIGh is Ghana’s representative to the Global Steering Group (GSG) for Impact Investing. The GSG’s National Advisory Boards (NABs) currently cover over 40 countries and provide a global platform to drive investment and increase visibility for its members globally. IIGh aims at tackling Ghana’s pressing social and environmental challenges by driving more capital to deliver real impact. We are a local platform representing all the stakeholder groups needed to redirect significant capital flows towards social and environmental impact. Private-sector led, yet in close partnership with the national government, we raise awareness, create market intelligence, change policies, and mobilise additional financial resources for public good. IIGh brings together leaders from the worlds of finance, business, government, social organisations and philanthropy. IIGh has an ambitious plan to support the growth of impact ventures and to catalyse $1billion in impact funds for investment in impact ventures in Ghana and the West African sub-region.