Organization Profile & Background
Savannah Impact Advisory (SIA) is a highly specialized investment advisory firm with specific focus on Fund structuring and management with an impact and gender lens approach.
Since incorporating in December 2017, the firm has designed and structured innovative funds that drive the greatest impact in the countries it operates. In line with the firm’s philosophy of achieving the biggest impact with fund design, SIA seeks to create an avenue for institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies seeking institutional grade vehicles for the provision of alternative investments in the productive sectors of their local economies.
Role Summary
The Finance Officer will support the financial management, fund administration, reporting, compliance, and operational finance functions of the Savannah Institute for Innovative Finance (SaIIF), a specialized arm under SIA. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting treasury and investment operations, preparing reconciliations and financial schedules, coordinating donor and fund reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory obligations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, supporting operations, and providing timely financial information to support effective decision-making across a lean, high-output finance function.
Duties & Responsibilities
Accounting and Transaction Processing
Process invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, journals and accounting entries.
Maintain complete and accurate accounting records across all entities.
Prepare and update accounts payable and accounts receivable schedules.
Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register and investment register.
Verify supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
Ensure transactions are accurately coded and posted to the accounting system.
Reconciliations and Financial Controls
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all entity accounts.
Prepare cash reconciliations and conduct petty cash reviews.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate outstanding items.
Support the monthly review of general ledger balances.
Assist in implementing and maintaining financial control procedures.
Ensure all supporting schedules agree with accounting records.
Treasury and Cash Management Support
Maintain daily cashbooks and bank transaction records.
Monitor bank balances and prepare cash position reports.
Prepare payment schedules for management approval.
Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity monitoring.
Coordinate payment processing and banking activities.
Follow up on outstanding receipts and payments.
Donor and Grant Financial Administration
Maintain donor expenditure trackers and grant records.
Monitor project budgets and spending against approved budgets.
Compile financial information required for donor reporting.
Track donor reporting deadlines and compliance requirements.
Statutory Compliance Support
Prepare schedules for VAT, NHIL, GETFund, WHT, PAYE, SSNIT, Tier 2 and Tier 3.
Assist with preparation and timely submission of statutory returns.
Maintain statutory filing records and a compliance calendar.
Support responses to regulatory and tax information requests.
Monitor compliance deadlines and escalate potential delays to the Finance Manager.
Audit and Documentation Management
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Maintain organised electronic and physical finance filing systems.
Coordinate information requests from auditors and other stakeholders.
Ensure supporting documentation is complete and readily accessible.
Support implementation of audit recommendations.
Administrative and Operational Support
Maintain the finance calendar and monitor reporting deadlines.
Track contracts, invoices and payment commitments.
Support procurement and vendor documentation processes.
Follow up on outstanding approvals and supporting documents.
Provide general finance administration support across all entities.
Know How & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
Partly qualified ACCA, ICAG, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
2-4 years of accounting or finance experience working with donor-funded projects, or development organisations.
Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and treasury support.
Demonstrated experience with donor reporting and donor funds utilisation tracking
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including financial schedules and reconciliation models.
Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks or equivalent).
Sound knowledge of Ghanaian tax and statutory compliance requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to dhammondafful@siaghana.com with the subject line: “Finance Officer – Savannah Impact Advisory.”
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