Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana Finance Jobs in Accra
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The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG). An NGO and a Member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a Leading Provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education and Services.
Job Description
REPORT TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE, ACCRA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
People Management
- Oversee the operations and development of the finance unit;
- Lead and coordinate staff and activities at the Unit;
- Supervises and appraises subordinate staff.
Policy Management
- Lead the conduct of regular assessments of financial procedures and suggest appropriate policy reviews;
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Financial Management
- Maintain accounting records on all projects and other PPAG financial operations;
- Ensure Monthly Salaries and Wages are analysed and journal entries passed;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual cash flow projections for the supervisor’s attention;
- Perform treasury management functions including recommendations on alternative investment of idle funds
- Review monthly bank reconciliation statements;
- Review and finalize monthly financial returns and address any anomaly that may be detected;
- Review monthly special project budget
- Prepare dollar accounts and cash books;
- Prepare draft final accounts in CEDI and DOLLAR for annual audit;
- Directly work with External Auditors during annual audits;
- Verify that disbursement/expenses are consistent with stated budgets;
- Assist in liaising with external financial institutions as required;
- Approve petty cash disbursement.
- Lead the preparation of quarterly, half yearly and annual financial reports for management and donors.
- Prepare and update assets register regularly
- Responsible for the management of the store through the stores officer
- Annual Programming and Funding Proposal Development
- Lead on financial aspect of funding proposals development
- Provide financial data as may be required in new proposal development and annual planning.
- Preparation of the financial aspect of the Annual Business Plan;
- Support the development of Strategic and annual business plans
General Duties
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Required Skills or Experience
Qualifications & Experience
- A master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) with a minimum of 5 years Post-master’s degree relevant working experience, 3 of which must be in a Managerial position.
- A professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) will be an added advantage. Knowledge in the use of Sage Accpac would be highly preferred.
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The Person Must have:
- Proven knowledge of financial analysis and strategy
- Good working knowledge in using MS Office, especially spreadsheet, Powerpoint and Word applications.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and report writing skills
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation
- A dependable character
- High sense of responsibility, accuracy, objectivity and ability to take initiative and adopt to change
- Must be a team player
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work for long hours and under pressure
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
- Ability to travel at short notices
- Must have experience in the NGO environment.
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.
The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG). An NGO and a Member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a Leading Provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education and Services.
Job Description
REPORT TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE, ACCRA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
People Management
- Oversee the operations and development of the finance unit;
- Lead and coordinate staff and activities at the Unit;
- Supervises and appraises subordinate staff.
Policy Management
- Lead the conduct of regular assessments of financial procedures and suggest appropriate policy reviews;
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Financial Management
- Maintain accounting records on all projects and other PPAG financial operations;
- Ensure Monthly Salaries and Wages are analysed and journal entries passed;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual cash flow projections for the supervisor’s attention;
- Perform treasury management functions including recommendations on alternative investment of idle funds
- Review monthly bank reconciliation statements;
- Review and finalize monthly financial returns and address any anomaly that may be detected;
- Review monthly special project budget
- Prepare dollar accounts and cash books;
- Prepare draft final accounts in CEDI and DOLLAR for annual audit;
- Directly work with External Auditors during annual audits;
- Verify that disbursement/expenses are consistent with stated budgets;
- Assist in liaising with external financial institutions as required;
- Approve petty cash disbursement.
- Lead the preparation of quarterly, half yearly and annual financial reports for management and donors.
- Prepare and update assets register regularly
- Responsible for the management of the store through the stores officer
- Annual Programming and Funding Proposal Development
- Lead on financial aspect of funding proposals development
- Provide financial data as may be required in new proposal development and annual planning.
- Preparation of the financial aspect of the Annual Business Plan;
- Support the development of Strategic and annual business plans
General Duties
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Required Skills or Experience
Qualifications & Experience
- A master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) with a minimum of 5 years Post-master’s degree relevant working experience, 3 of which must be in a Managerial position.
- A professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) will be an added advantage. Knowledge in the use of Sage Accpac would be highly preferred.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
The Person Must have:
- Proven knowledge of financial analysis and strategy
- Good working knowledge in using MS Office, especially spreadsheet, Powerpoint and Word applications.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and report writing skills
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation
- A dependable character
- High sense of responsibility, accuracy, objectivity and ability to take initiative and adopt to change
- Must be a team player
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work for long hours and under pressure
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
- Ability to travel at short notices
- Must have experience in the NGO environment.