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SNV Netherlands Development is a not-for-profit international development organization that has built a long-term local presence in 38 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin-America. SNV Ghana implements projects to improve individual lives and contributes to solving global challenges in the areas of Agriculture, Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. ...
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Overview of the Project
SNV has been present in Ghana since 1992. SNV has recently been awarded funding from the European Union for the implementation of a Trust Fund project, which aims to promote employment, entrepreneurship and support the greening of businesses for sustainable and climate resilient local economies in Ghana.
The project is currently seeking applicants for a full-time position for
The position is based in Accra, Ghana
Position Summary
The Financial Administrator will be responsible for the overall project financial administrative functions and for financial support to the core project team, under the general supervision of the Project Manager. The position’s key responsibilities include:
Compliance:
Administering and coordinating all financial transactions of the project.
Compliance with and enforcement of the country's tax and accounting laws and regulations.
Compliance with and enforcement of SNV's financial policies and procedures.
Compliance with and application of the EU financial procedures and terms of agreements.
Ensure financial control and risk management
Collaboration with internal and external auditors and follow-up on the implementation of their recommendations for the project.
Prepare financial and other reports to aid the preparation of the overall project’s financial report for dissemination and decision making. To do this, the Administrator will:
Prepare project financial reports on a monthly basis.
Ensure that project financial reports are timely and accurately prepared in the required formats as per the donor contract.
Prepare and share project depletion reports with the Project Manager on a monthly basis, and support in preparing project budget.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in accounting, Finance or its equivalent
At least five years’ experience in financial administration, accounting or similar role
Experience in financial administration, accounting or similar role in large donor-funded projects or programmes (at least 5 million USD budget)
Fair knowledge of project management
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Competencies
Knowledge of EU financial rules and regulations desirable
In-depth understanding of financial administration, accounting and/or auditing processes and procedures and how they are linked to operations
Organized, and able to meet deadlines
Knowledge of SAP and/or another automated ERP software preferred
Culturally sensitive and able to work with diverse communities and stakeholders
Previous experience with NGOs preferred
Additional Information
* Women are encourage to apply.
Applicants who applied for this position 2019 last quarter should not apply.
* Application Deadline: February 12th 2020
* Contract Duration: Initial 2 years contract
* Contract Type: National Contract
Application Guidelines: Please read these carefully. Failure to comply will adversely affect your application.
Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their applications in English in the form of a one-page letter and current CV outlining experience, qualifications and three reference contacts by uploading these information not later than February 12th 2020.
Only those applicants whose work experience and education meet the mandatory requisites above will be considered for the position, and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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