PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - RWVL PROJECT

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s 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 children’s 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 won’t stop until we are all equal.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Plan international Ghana is looking to employ the services of a highly skilled, experienced and qualified professional to join its ranks in the role Project Accountant.

The position will support the implementation of the Women's Voice & Leadership (WVL) Project aimed of supporting local women’s rights organizations with grants and capacity development to strengthen their organizational development, programming and advocacy as well as sustainability. It will further support collaboration and collective action to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

ABOUT YOU

The Project Accountant will be responsible and ultimately accountable for managing project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensure accurate and timely financial transactions, including payments, receipts, and reconciliations and provide effective monitor and control project expenditures, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency.

Additionally, the Project Accountant will ensure compliance with project donor requirements, laws, and regulations, identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, developing strategies to minimize potential impacts and conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Financial control
• Donor Compliance
• Financial Risk Management
• Budget management
• Cashflow management
• Internal financial controls and payments

  TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  Qualifications & Experience

  • First Degree in Accounting plus ICA Ghana part 2 or ACCA Foundation (Level 2) or its equivalent
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge in SAP Accounting software would be an added advantage
  • Show strong understanding and knowledge of Cash Flows, Budgetary Controls and Compliance with Finance Controls.
  • Fair knowledge in Project Management

    Key skills & Competencies

    • Demonstrable experience in managing multimillion-dollar institutional grants through donors such as BMZ, USAID, DFID and European Union.
    • Financial Reporting Skills
    • Problem Solving Skills
    • Good Team Player
    • Good Negotiating, Facilitating and Influencing Skills
    • Knowledge in relevant accounting software and proficient in Microsoft applications especially Excel and Pivot tables, PowerPoint
    • Good Communication Skills (both oral and written skills)
    • Self-starter takes initiative and works with minimal direct supervision.
    • Good Accounting, Analytical and Judgement Skills
    • Good Supervisory and Coordination Skills
    • Flexible, able to shift directions quickly and occasionally work long hours to meet tight reporting deadlines.

      Desirable

      • Communicates clearly and effectively
      • Ability to facilitate a Participative process
      • Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.
      • Independence, Objectivity and integrity.
      • Organized, Methodical and Meticulous
      • Develops, motivates and coaches others.
      • Promotes innovation and learning
      • Gains, develops and retains credibility about his/her performance
      • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.
      • Committed to respecting deadlines

        Please click on this link for the full Job Profile and Full Job Description for the role: Full Job Description - Project Accountant-WVL

        Location: Tamale

        Type of Role: Finance and Compliance

        Reports to: Project Manager

        Job Type: Fixed Term Contract