Finance Coordinator - Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), is an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). PPAG, a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education, information and services in Ghana,in close collaboration with OXFAM, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Senior Finance Manager

LOCATION: Head Office (ACCRA)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares consolidated project’s monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual reports and any other reports that may be assigned
• Coordinate and ensure that project returns are received, reviewed, properly coded and entered into the accounting system.
• Prepares project’s consolidated final accounts and supporting schedules for the end-of-year audits
• Provides Technical support to project staff and other implements and advise management on further capacity needs
• Coordinates and ensure that funds are available for project implementation
• Assists in the preparation of PPAG final accounts
• Undertakes monthly supervision of the update of the Project’s Fixed Asset Register
• Prepares monthly Bank Reconciliation statements
• Assists in the preparation of project budget, Annual Programme and Budget (APB) and any other financial information to Management for decision-making.
• Prepares Annual Workplans and completes Performance Appraisal Form
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Required Skills or Experience

• A first degree in Accounting or its equivalent. Partly qualified in any recognized Professional Accountancy Body will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience., Proficiency in computer skills, spreadsheets, accounting packages (such as QuickBooks and Great Plain) and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Good working knowledge of Accpac Accounting Software is preferable.

The Person Must have:

• Good working knowledge in the use of the computer
• Experience in providing technical support to other staff
• Have very good interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills
• Must be honest, transparent and reliable
• High sense of responsibility, accuracy and judgmental skills
• Must be a team player and able to work for long hours and under pressure
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision and have an eye for details