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Project Finance Officer

The Fish for Development Project (FIDEP)

Report to: Chairman, Project Implementation Committee (PIT)

Job Description:

  • Prepare consolidated financial report in line with EU project finance systems that will meet EU requirements.
  • Ensure all expenditures are in line with the approved project budget
  • Prepare timely and accurate financial reports in line with narrative reports that meet the requirements of EU
  • Prepare quarterly consolidated financial reports and monthly financial reports
  • Submit quarterly reports to the EU responsible for oversight to ensure adherence to international finance and EU requirements.
  • Ensure that project cash flows (income, expenditure and fund transfers) are managed in a timely and accurate manner
  • Provide ongoing financial risk analysis and recommendations of risk management strategies
  • Support project coordinator with project narratives in relation to expenditure and financial risks
  • Facilitate internal and external audit processes and ensure audit requirements are monitored throughout the project work with the Project coordinator and PIT to ensure that audit recommendations are complied with
  • Prepare project documentation for audit at all levels of the project
  • To support the Project coordinator to fulfil the requirements for internal and external audit
  • Work closely with the PIT to monitor the budget utilisation and communicate any issues.
  • Ensure financial integrity of the project
  • Ensure the project complies with the EU procurement processes

 

Knowledge & Experience

  • Experience in financial aspects of EU contract management and providing advice or financial management
  • Experience in developing financial operational systems and schedules
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
  • Proven ability to prioritise in a demanding environment and meeting deadlines
  • Strong analytical, financial reporting and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
  • Proven ability to work in an accountable and flexible manner with little supervision. 
  • Proven track record in project accounting
  • Excellent financial management and administration skills
  • A minimum of 4 years post-qualification relevant working experience is required

 

Qualification

  • A tertiary level qualification in Accounting or Finance
  • Professional qualification in Accountancy, preferably level 2 of any of the professional qualifications: ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA/CPA


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