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

Closing Date: 8th April, 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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