Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa Project Accountant Jobs in Ghana
About us:
Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa (YOTA) is an ECOSOC-accredited NGO at the forefront of youth development policy, practice and research in Ghana. For more than 15 years, we have delivered tailored skills to young people, leading to improvements in their leadership, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and life planning skills.
Through our service delivery, we have provided education, skills training, and technical support to thousands of youth and helped them transition to self and wage employment. Our research has contributed to filling the gap in youth data and the evidence base for public policy. And, we continue to use our national appeal and grassroots constituency, through our Voices of Youth Coalition, to advocate and campaign for youth-inclusive policies at all levels.
Purpose of the role:
As a Project Accountant, you will support the overall financial administration function at YOTA by performing the accounting function of specific projects, and ensuring effective financial controls and risk management in donor-funded projects. The role will involve maintaining oversight of income, cash flows, accounting, and financial practices across donor funded projects.
With the support of a talented team of finance colleagues, you will work closely with the programmes directorate to ensure high quality operational and project budgets are developed and managed. You will work closely with the Head of Finance to maintain oversight of financial planning and decision making, producing user friendly management reports, and playing an active role in fundraising and proposal development.
Responsibilities:
Create financial plans, budgets and forecasts for designated projects;
Produce periodic income and expenditure statements;
Monitor donor funded projects and provide accurate reporting;
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors as required;
Ensure that project accounting records and books of accounts are kept up to date and are in accordance with YOTA’s chart of accounts;
Maintain a web-based accounting system (QuickBooks) for the management of project expenditures and reports;
Carry out benchmarking exercises and supplier reviews to obtain value for money in all purchases; ensure that all payments to suppliers are in accordance with relevant YOTA and donor regulations and approved plans/budgets;
Support management of monthly payroll, and ensure necessary deductions and reimbursements are processed against project accounts;
Ensure that donor funds are received as per disbursements agreements and that expenditure by all staff is coded by unit and donor correctly;
Carry out monthly bank reconciliations;
Ensure that cheque books, purchase order books, invoices etc. are well accounted for and are kept in a safe and secure custody
Annually review accounting timelines and processes to ensure accounts are being produced in the most effective manner
Ensure adherence to YOTA’s financial policies and procedures, and continuously improve systems and mitigate risks;
Provide guidance and develop new tools and systems to strengthen financial controls and risk management;
Contribute to the review of financial processes and procedures on an annual basis;
Ensure compliance with Ghanaian and international financial regulations;and
Perform other duties that may be required from time to time, including responsibilities which require work on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu (TOIL) may be taken.
Person specification:
Education and Experience
Relevant academic and professional qualifications;
Minimum three years experience in a similar role, preferably within a not-for-profit organisation;
Proven experience managing project funds of more than GHS ¢1 million;
Experience with relevant legislation and regulations related to taxation and pensions, as well as internationally accepted accounting standards;
Experience preparing budgets and financial reports for international donor agencies and other development partners;
Experience leading grants support, goods procurement, and contracts management, preferably in a not-for-profit environment;
Experience with computerised accounting, and knowledge of QuickBooks multi-currency accounting software;
Ability to lead multiple projects and provide financial management backstopping of cross-organisational projects;
Fluency in English required; working knowledge of local languages desired;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, and electronic communications.
Personal Attributes
High integrity and strong attention to detail
Strong financial, analytical and/or evaluative skills
Proven ability to establish priorities and to plan, organise, coordinate and monitor own work plan and provide advice and supervision to others
Resourcefulness, sound judgment and decision-making skills; demonstrated sound judgment in resolving issues/problems
Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, project participants and partners, as well as others in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
High level of professional, people management and human relations skills
Ability to initiate and complete assignments and to work under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision
Independent working style, highly motivated and well-organised with the ability to work manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
Professional demeanour; able to present a professional image of the organisation at all times.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa Project Accountant Jobs in Ghana
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