Finance Officer - Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation established in 1967. It is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and has over the decades played a pivotal role in the promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Ghana.

PPAG was founded in response to the growing need for family planning education and services in the country. Since its inception, PPAG has evolved to become one of Ghana's leading providers and advocates for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, particularly focusing on young people and marginalised populations.

Guided by a rights-based approach, PPAG works to ensure that every individual especially women, youth, and vulnerable groups has access to accurate information and quality services that empower them to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive lives. PPAG operates through a network of clinics, youth centers, community-based service delivery points, and peer educators spread across the country.

PPAG’s work includes family planning services, HIV/AIDS education and care, adolescent reproductive health, safe motherhood initiatives, and gender-based violence prevention among others. The Association also engages in advocacy and capacity building to influence policies and promote gender equality and youth-friendly health services.

With a vision to be the leading provider of quality and sustainable SRHR services in Ghana, PPAG continues to be a key player in advancing health, rights, and well-being for all Ghanaians.

Job Description

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 and Rights (SRHR) information, education and services, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association. PPAG believes in Child and Vulnerable Adults’ protection policy.

• REPORT TO: FINANCE MANAGER
• LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares 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 audit. 
• Provides financial support to project staff 
• Scrutinize all projects returns and ensure that consistency is maintained in the internal control system and report and lapses 
• Coordinates and ensure that funds are available for project implementation 
• Undertakes monthly supervision of the update of Project’s Fixed Asset Register 
• Prepares monthly Bank Reconciliation statements for all projects the successful candidate will work on 
• Assists in 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

Qualifications & Experience 

• An HND in accounting, first degree in Accounting or its equivalent. A minimum of 3 years relevant working experience., Proficiency in computer skills, spreadsheet, accounting packages and MS Word, Excel, Power Point are required.
• Good working knowledge in 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 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
• The person must reside within Accra and its environs The Association does not provide accommodation for staff.

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