SOS Children's Villages Ghana Finance Jobs in Accra
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SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organization that provides a stable family environment for children in need and without parental care or at risk of losing parental care, with four villages currently in operation in Tema, Asiakwa, Asokore Mampong & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Programme (FSP). Family Strengthening
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Financial Controller
Job Summary
- The successful applicant heads the Finance Department and ensures that all the association's accounting records are done with strict adherence to set standards.
- He will report to the National Director and be responsible for the supervision of the Senior Accountant, National Office Finance Officers and all the Programme Location Accountants.
- He will provide technical financial supervision to the Programme Directors in each of our four (4) locations.
- As the finance partner to the management team, an applicant will be responsible for ensuring sound financial controls, playing a prominent role in driving organizational performance through the financial supply chain, advising and developing organizational strategy together with the management team, ensuring compliance with global policies and internal controls; serving as point of contact external and internal auditors.
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Qualification Required & Experience
The ideal candidate must:
- Hold a minimum qualification of first degree preferably in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) plus ICA/ACCA final certificate.
An MBA degree in Finance is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience as Head of Finance and with basic administrative skills.
- Preferably within the NGO sector.
- Strong Administrative and Organizational Skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to represent SOS in dealing with donors and partnerships with donor funding agencies
- Have a basic understanding of programme design development and budgeting especially in the sectors of education, health, livelihoods, safeguarding childcare
- Have the ability to coordinate and be the link among finance, programme, and potential institutional donors
- Be able to maintain good relationships with donors by ensuring regular communication, knowledge exchange and effective and prompt financial reporting.
- Have the following competencies: leadership, innovation, team playing, flexibility, self-driven and have the ability to work very fast and under strict deadlines.
- Be highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and the Internet for research.
Location: Accra
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1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organization that provides a stable family environment for children in need and without parental care or at risk of losing parental care, with four villages currently in operation in Tema, Asiakwa, Asokore Mampong & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Programme (FSP). Family Strengthening
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Financial Controller
Job Summary
- The successful applicant heads the Finance Department and ensures that all the association's accounting records are done with strict adherence to set standards.
- He will report to the National Director and be responsible for the supervision of the Senior Accountant, National Office Finance Officers and all the Programme Location Accountants.
- He will provide technical financial supervision to the Programme Directors in each of our four (4) locations.
- As the finance partner to the management team, an applicant will be responsible for ensuring sound financial controls, playing a prominent role in driving organizational performance through the financial supply chain, advising and developing organizational strategy together with the management team, ensuring compliance with global policies and internal controls; serving as point of contact external and internal auditors.
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Qualification Required & Experience
The ideal candidate must:
- Hold a minimum qualification of first degree preferably in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) plus ICA/ACCA final certificate.
An MBA degree in Finance is an added advantage. - Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience as Head of Finance and with basic administrative skills.
- Preferably within the NGO sector.
- Strong Administrative and Organizational Skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to represent SOS in dealing with donors and partnerships with donor funding agencies
- Have a basic understanding of programme design development and budgeting especially in the sectors of education, health, livelihoods, safeguarding childcare
- Have the ability to coordinate and be the link among finance, programme, and potential institutional donors
- Be able to maintain good relationships with donors by ensuring regular communication, knowledge exchange and effective and prompt financial reporting.
- Have the following competencies: leadership, innovation, team playing, flexibility, self-driven and have the ability to work very fast and under strict deadlines.
- Be highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and the Internet for research.
Location: Accra
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