The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support childrenโs rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We wonโt stop until we are all equal.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Plan International Ghana is looking to recruit an experienced and qualified professional as Project Accountant for one of its projects.
PROJECT SYNOPSIS
The Integrated Package for Sustainable Development project (I-PADEV) seeks to contribute to creating a resilient and protective environment both at home and at school for better health and learning outcomes for children, especially girls, through equitable access to and effective utilization of WASH, ECCD, education, health facilities and services to a total of 18,668 community members comprising 9,453 women/girls and 9,215 boys/men will benefit directly from the project. This includes 10,094 school children, 4,957 boys and 5,137 girls. The Integrated Package for Sustainable Development project (I-PADEV) will be implemented in the West Mamprusi municipality and Jasikan Districts of the North East and Oti regions respectively.
ABOUT YOU
The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient coordination of project related activities towards the implementation of the Project. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the position holder would assist in the day-to-day activities of planning, managing, coordinating, and superintending operations, support, monitoring and reporting tasks. The post-holder will be based in the SPIIA office and the role will involve travel to project communities where the project operates for approximately 40% of her/his time.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Financial control
- Budget management
- Cashflow management
- Internal financial controls and payments
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications & Experience:
- University degree in Accounting plus ICA Ghana Part 2 or ACCA Foundation Level (Part 1 and Part 2), or equivalent.
- At least 5 yearsโ experience in a similar role.
- Fair knowledge of project management.
Key skills & Competencies:
- Good management skills
- Sound problem-solving skills
- Good team player
- Good negotiating, facilitating, and influencing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft applications especially excel and pivot tables.