Finance Coordinator at Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana

• 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 (SRH) education and services, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Prepares MA’s and Regional consolidated project’s monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual reports and any other reports that may be assigned
•  Coordinate and ensure that MA’s Regional 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 implementing Mas staff 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 Project’s Fixed Asset Register
•  Prepares monthly Bank Reconciliation statements
•  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

Qualification Required & 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 relevant working experience.,
•  Proficiency in computer skills, spreadsheet, accounting packages (such as QuickBooks and Great Plain) and MS Word, Excel, Power Point is required.
•  Good working knowledge in Accpac Accounting Software is preferable.

The Person Must:

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