PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (I-PADEV)

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Plan International Ghana is looking to recruit an experienced and qualified professional as Project Accountant for one of its projects.

PROJECT SYNOPSIS
The Integrated Package for Sustainable Development project (I-PADEV) seeks to contribute to creating a resilient and protective environment both at home and at school for better health and learning outcomes for children, especially girls, through equitable access to and effective utilization of WASH, ECCD, education, health facilities and services to a total of 18,668 community members comprising 9,453 women/girls and 9,215 boys/men will benefit directly from the project. This includes 10,094 school children, 4,957 boys and 5,137 girls. The Integrated Package for Sustainable Development project (I-PADEV) will be implemented in the West Mamprusi municipality and Jasikan Districts of the North East and Oti regions respectively.

ABOUT YOU
The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient coordination of project related activities towards the implementation of the Project. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the position holder would assist in the day-to-day activities of planning, managing, coordinating, and superintending operations, support, monitoring and reporting tasks. The post-holder will be based in the SPIIA office and the role will involve travel to project communities where the project operates for approximately 40% of her/his time.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Financial control
• Budget management
• Cashflow management
• Internal financial controls and payments

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree in Accounting plus ICA Ghana Part 2 or ACCA Foundation Level (Part 1 and Part 2), or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Fair knowledge of project management.

Key skills & Competencies:

• Good management skills
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Good team player
• Good negotiating, facilitating, and influencing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft applications especially excel and pivot tables.
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Good accounting, analytical, and judgment skills
• Good supervisory and coordination skills
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines

Personal Attributes:

• Timeliness and proactive in the discharge of duties
• Good planning organizational abilities
• Communicates  in a manner that inspires confidence and professionalism
• Good supervisory and listening abilities
• Open to feedback and willingness to adopt to new approaches and processes
• Ability to inter-face with all levels of management
• Analytical and attention to detail
• Good team player
• Safety and security conscious
• Good presentation and attention to details.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

1.      Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

2.      Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

3.      Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

4.      Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

5.      Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1.      Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

2.      Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

3.      Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

4.      Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1.      Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

2.      Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

3.      Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

4.      Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

1.      We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential

2.      We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace

3.      We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment

This post holder will be stationed in the Ho office with regular travel (approximately 40% of time) to project locations where the Project Team Up operates.

Level of contact with children

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Type of Role: Accounting & Finance

Reports to: Project Manager

Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Closing Date: 8th October, 2024