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Job Vacancy- Accountant Officer

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra is looking for a full-time accountant. Closing date for applications is Sunday 8th February 2026.

Main duties and responsibilities
• Manage all payments, prepare vouchers and responsible of the day-to-day
bookkeeping in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare monthly accounts (bank reconciliations etc.) and financial reports.
• Manage salary administration for the locally employed staff.
• Ensure good internal control and accountability.

Job requirements
• The ideal candidate should hold an academic degree in accounting, or
equivalent.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience as an accountant.
• Working knowledge of relevant accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of English, written and oral.
• Must be comfortable with working in a multi-cultural environment and be able
to work diligently and efficiently with minimum supervision.
We can offer a highly competitive salary and challenging tasks with a high degree of responsibility.
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• All interested candidates are encouraged to e-mail their updated CVs and cover
letter explaining suitability for the post and how they meet the requirements,
including three professional references and copies of certificates (1-one pdf) to emb.accra@mfa.no
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview at the
Embassy.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 8 February 2026.