PROJECT ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR (RFC / DSC)

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 recruit an experienced and qualified professional to join its ranks as Project Accounts Coordinator to provide technical oversight and expertise on two of its projects namely the Rooting for Change Project and the Digital Skills Centre Project.

ABOUT YOU

The Project Accounts Coordinator will assist in the day-to-day activities of planning, managing, coordinating, and superintending operations, support, monitoring and reporting tasks required for the implementation of the Team Up Project on Rooting for Change and Digital Skills Centre projects respectively.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Project Accounts Coordinator will be responsible for but not limited the following areas:

1. Prepares financial and other reports to aid the preparation of the Rooting for Change and Digital Skills Center Projects financial reports for dissemination and decision making.
2. Budget preparation and Budgetary Control Support for the effective implementation of the Rooting for Change Project and Digital Skills Centre financial plan.
3. Operates the Plan International Operations software to meet Plan’s pending and financial reporting requirement.
4. Implement Internal Financial Controls and Payment Processes for the attainment of value for money at all times.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

The required skills and competencies for the candidate are:

Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Accounting or its equivalent
• A minimum of 3 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.

Demonstrated behaviours needed by the postholder to successfully perform the role:

• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.
• Independence, Objectivity and integrity.
• Organized, Methodic 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

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.

• 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. 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The Project Accounts Coordinator will work in a dynamic environment, coordinating with internal teams, external vendors, and technology partners.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

Low contact- the job responsibilities of this position does not require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. There would be occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Please click on this link to view the full job profile and job description for the role: Full Job Description - Project Accounts Coordinator -Nokia & Rooting 4 Change 2025.docx

Location: Suhum

Type of Role: Accounting and Finance

Reports to: Project Managers

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 26th February, 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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