Titre du poste

Accounting Associate - Bolgatanga

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Position : Accounting Associate - Bolgatanga

Nuru Ghana, established in 2024, is a local non-profit organization with a vision of a world without cycles of unjust poverty, where resilience and hope are cultivated in the most marginalized communities. Our mission is to strengthen resilience in vulnerable communities in the Upper East Region of Northern Ghana through farmer-led projects that improve resilience and livelihoods by 2030. 
The Accounting Associate will be responsible for overseeing all administrative functions that make a nonprofit business operate effectively. This role will oversee budget administration, accounts reconciliation, internal auditing, grant compliance, petty cash tracking, and procurement. 
Job Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting

  • Collect, verify, and organize all receipts, invoices, and payment documentation.
  • Maintain a current tracking system of all financial transactions in the cash tracking file.
  • Manage petty cash: monitor spending, start cash requests, distribute funds, and provide weekly reports.
  • Process payments for activities authorized in the annual budget.
  • Report all financial activities to the Regional Finance Officer during weekly meetings.
  • Ensure monthly income and expense tracking sheets are prepared and sent to the external accounting firm on time.

Compliance & Administration

  • Ensure all employees follow finance procedures.
  • Work with the Regional Finance Officer to coordinate finance activities to follow Nuru policies and local laws.
  • Supervise procurement activities. Ensure all procurement follows NUS and donor rules.
  • Ensure the organization follows the financial rules of NG, NUS, and donors.

Strategic & Team Support

  • Support the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Support financial planning, risk management, and the efficient use of resources.
  • Help write proposals and build donor relationships.
  • Be a role model. Follow organizational values and policies.

Required profile for job ad : Accounting Associate - Bolgatanga

Required Qualifications
Technical & Functional

  • University degree (Bachelor's) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of professional experience in financial management and analysis.
  • Experience in a non-profit, start-up, or high-growth organization is an asset.
  • Knowledge of non-profit finance, including audit activities, reporting, and budgets.
  • Experience in managing grants, including compliance and reporting for government, corporate, and foundation grants.

Leadership & Behavioral

  • Motivated by and dedicated to the mission, theory of change, and values of Nuru.
  • Excellent project management skills. Able to manage multiple projects, define steps, and meet deadlines.
  • Independent worker. Confident working alone with little supervision.
  • Good facilitator. Eager to mentor and train staff as partners.
  • Very organized and pays attention to detail.
  • Good communicator. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Positive team member. Cooperates easily with staff, vendors, and donors.

Technology Tools

  • Quickbooks Online
  • Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, etc.)
  • Slack

Deliverables

  • Organized and verified receipts, invoices, and payment documentation.
  • A current tracking system for all financial transactions.
  • Weekly petty cash reports.
  • On-time monthly income and expense tracking sheets for the external accounting firm.
  • Updated finance manuals and training guides.

KPIs & Success Metrics

  • 100% of organization expenses have proper documentation (receipt, invoice, etc.)
  • 100% adherence to internal finance procedures
  • Monthly accounting close complete by the 7th of each month

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary: Fair and competitive salary based on current market data. Salary and benefits will be discussed in the first interview.
  • Benefits: Excellent benefits for full-time employees, including generous paid leave, paid parental leave, computer, and transportation costs.
  • Development: You will receive Nuru training, skills development, and intensive mentoring.
  • Culture: Flexible NGO environment. A supportive management team values your ideas and wants to help you grow your career.

Job criteria for job ad : Accounting Associate - Bolgatanga

  • Job category :
    Accounting, controlling, finance - Management
  • Industries :
    Advice, audit, accounting - Agriculture, fishing, aquaculture - Banking, insurance, finance
  • Employment type : Fixed-term contract
  • Region : Upper East
  • City : Bolgatanga
  • Remote work :
    No
  • Experience level : 2 to 5 years - 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Team management :
    No
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Mentoring
  • Compliance
  • Financial Management
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Controlling
  • Risk Management
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Bolgatanga, Ghana
Date de publication
18 décembre 2025
Valide jusqu’au
15 février 2026
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