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