Plan International Ghana is looking for a young talented, enthusiastic and qualified professional to join our team as an Accounts Officer. The role is based in Accra and the successful candidate will support the Project Accountant in the coordination of project financial and accountant related activities required for the implementation of the  project.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Account Assistant will among many other tasks perform the following:

Participates in the budgeting process and ensures that operational plans are consistent with the approved budgets.

Processes Payment Vouchers and Journal Vouchers through SAP on time and in accordance with the Operations Manual.

Monitors project budget entries in program management software on SAP and keeps records of budget modifications on file.

Ecodes accrual accounting entries in accordance with the accrual accounting plan of action.

Records all documents sent out of Finance Department to the appropriate ledger for traceability.

Attends to Coordination meetings/seminars on Project grants and relevant information and active participation is given/made.

Facilitates all payments in the field during various activities (training, workshops, etc).

Analysis and reconciles project expenditures Vs budget accurately and on time.

Files all Disbursement Vouchers/Journal Vouchers systematically no later than the following month, with all supporting documents attached and duly stamped with PAID, date and check number indicated.

Prepare and submit donor financial reports on time as per the agreement with donors/s, in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and Finance Coordinator.

Prepare and submit monthly cash reconciliation of the bank account;

Follow up on Audit recommendations to ensure that they are fully implemented.

Close out project accounts upon project completion.

Ensure that Plan’s Child Protection Policy and related procedures are adhered to in all aspects of work.

Perform others tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Ensure that Plan’s gender policy is properly implemented especially through the day to day work.

The holder of the position has no authorization and will liaise with Project Accountant for all related finance and administrative procedures under the leadership of the Specialist. His pro-activeness will be key in planning and implementation of activities in the field.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications & Experience

• BAC+3 or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, economics
• At least 2 year’ experience in a similar role
• Good experience in project reporting requirements
• Good in excel

Key skills & Competencies

• Good management skills
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English
• Calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
• 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