Location: Accra, Ghana
WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is a Canadian global development organization working to catalyse positive education and economic outcomes for young people, with a focus on women and displaced populations. WUSC operates in 28 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
WUSC is looking for a Finance and Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the WUSC Ghana Country Team, ensuring smooth financial operations and efficient program delivery. The position reports to the Senior Finance Officer. Contract: 2 years with possibility of renewal. Expected start date: 1 November 2026. Language required: English.
Finance and Accounting responsibilities:
- Support the Finance Officer and Finance Manager in ensuring compliance with WUSC finance policies and procedures.
- Review and analyze invoices and payment requests for vendor payments.
- Scrutinize staff travel and activity advances and liquidations for errors, completeness, and compliance.
- Provide financial guidance and first-line support to project teams and volunteers.
- Manage petty cash for small purchases and reimbursements.
- Ensure proper electronic and physical filing of financial documentation.
Administration and Logistics responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily management of the office.
- Compile staff timesheets and maintain leave schedules.
- Assist with procurement of inventory and office supplies.
- Maintain a register of office equipment and inventory.
- Manage courier services and correspondence.
- Support logistics for workshops, meetings, and conferences.
- Arrange accommodation and travel for staff and volunteers.
- Maintain the vehicle log and monitor fuel and mileage.
- Ensure the office environment is safe, clean, and eco-friendly.
Work environment: promote a culture that advances gender equality and is free from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), consistent with WUSC's safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
- Experience in financial administration, accounting, or a similar role within an NGO or corporate environment.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage 50 Accounting.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in an intercultural, diverse, and complex work environment.
- Complete fluency in English (written and oral).
Benefits: 40-hour work week with some flexibility, 20 days annual leave, health insurance, and free access to an e-learning platform with over 350 professional courses.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6th October 2026. Applications will however be reviewed on a rolling basis. Once suitable candidates have been identified, we may proceed to the next stages of the recruitment process.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply through the WUSC BambooHR careers page. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Persons with disabilities needing accommodation in the application process may email procurement.ghana@wusc.ca. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
https://wusc.bamboohr.com/careers/393