Finance Officer - World Vision Ghana

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting

• Support preparation of annual and quarterly project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure budgets are aligned with technical work plans and donor agreements.
• Provide financial insights to guide programmatic and operational decision-making.
• Monitor budget utilization and advise the Project Manager on variances and reallocation needs.

Financial Accounting and Documentation

• Record and process all project financial transactions in accordance with World Vision policies and donor rules.
• Maintain proper accounting records, vouchers, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely posting and reconciliation of transactions in the accounting system (e.g., SunSystems, Horizon).
• Manage petty cash and ensure timely replenishment and reporting.

Grants Compliance and Donor Reporting

• Ensure adherence to donor and World Vision financial regulations and grant conditions.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for management and donors.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Monitor project spending to prevent over-expenditure or ineligible costs.

Cash Management and Disbursement

• Manage project cash flow to meet operational and field requirements.
• Ensure timely disbursement to vendors, partners, and project beneficiaries.
• Conduct monthly cash and bank reconciliations.
• Safeguard cash and financial assets in accordance with WV financial policies.

Procurement and Asset Management Support

• Support procurement processes by ensuring financial due diligence and budget availability.
• Verify supporting documents before payment and ensure adherence to procurement policies.
• Maintain an updated asset and inventory register for the FMNR project.

Capacity Building and Partnership Support

• Train project and partner staff on financial policies, compliance, and documentation.
• Provide coaching to field staff on proper expense documentation and reporting.
• Support partner financial assessments and capacity-strengthening initiatives.

Field Monitoring and Support Visits

• Conduct periodic visits to project sites to review financial records and field expenses.
• Verify that expenditures align with activities implemented.
• Provide on-site guidance to strengthen financial controls at the field level.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in staff meetings, audits, devotions, and capacity-building sessions.
• Support visibility, documentation, and reporting of FMNR financial impact stories.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Manager or Finance Manager.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Strong Computer skills
• Strong capacity building skills (especially with people with no formal education)
• Experience working with farmers
• Working knowledge of programs or the projects management cycle
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all staff and other key partners
• Strong reporting and communication skills in English
• Good planning and organizational skills

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in project or grant financial management (preferably in NGO sector).
• Knowledge of donor-funded project accounting (e.g., EU, USAID, GCF, or World Vision-supported grants).
• Strong understanding of financial systems (e.g., SunSystems, Horizon, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong ethical standards, attention to detail, and commitment to stewardship.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to World Vision’s Christian ethos and core values.

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