Programme Accountant at SOS Children Villages Ghana

Purpose of role

• Provide leadership to the Finance Department in the Programme Location and also to ensure all accounting records in the Programme Location are done with strict adherence.

Required Experience and Qualification

• A minimum of 1st Degree in Business Administration (Accounting /Commerce), Level 2 of ICA /ACCA. A postgraduate qualification in Accounting will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience and basic administrative skills preferably within the NGO sector.
• Strong leadership and Organisational skills
• Ability to coordinate and serve as the link between the National Finance Office and other units in the Programme Location.
• Innovative, a team player, flexible, self –driven.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in D365 Accounting Software

Principal Responsibilities

• Prepare Annual Budget for all projects in the location (SOS Family Care (SFC), Primary &Secondary Education (EDU), Early Child Development (ECD), Family Strengthening (FS) and Medical Center MC.
• Prepare Monthly Budget Transfer Request for SFC, ECD, EDU, FS and MC.
• Prepare Bank and Income Registers.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements for Project Accounts.
• Review Financial Records of all Projects under the Programme Location
• Review and ensure all payment vouchers have the necessary supporting documents.
• Ensure salaries, Income Tax (PAYE) and Social Security Contributions and other salary related payments are paid promptly.
• Co-ordinate the movement of fixed assets in the Program Location and ensure assets are Labeled.
• Ensure that all income has been lodged to bank promptly.

Prepare the following monthly financial reports:

• Narrative Report.
• Expected School Fees payments and analysis.
• Account Verification Checklist.
• Withholding Tax Register.
• Sale of Donations in Kind Register.
• Prepare Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Comparison.
• Train finance staff on internal control and generally accepted accounting principles of SOS Children Villages.
• Review monthly stock taking records.
• Technical Supervision of the Finance Officers and Administrative Assistants in discharging their accounting duties.
• Make entries in D365
• Attend to Internal and External Auditors.
• Perform any other duties.