The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services.

Our Mission

The Association shall provide the youth with the knowledge and means of exercising their basic rights to decide freely and responsibly on their Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) as a means of improving the quality of life of Ghanaians.

Our Vision

The vision of PPAG is that Ghana should become a country in which the youth are well informed about Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and confidently exercise their right of choice of SRH services without fear and/or any obstacle from any sector of the society.

Job Summary

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), hereby invites result – oriented and committed persons to apply for the position of two (2) Finance Officers (Global Fund)  in the Association.

Purpose of the Position

To provide Accounting support to the Associations Programmes

Key Responsibilities:

•   Responsible for Global Fund projects
•   Prepares projects monthly, quarterly, half year and annual reports
•   Ensures that returns from the project sites are received and properly coded to be entered into the system
•   Prepares projects final accounts and supporting schedules for the end-of-year audits
•   Prepares monthly summaries of project expenses under appropirate account codes
•   Provide financial support to project staff
•   Ensures that funds are available for project implementation
•   Assist in the preparation of PPAG final accounts
•   Undertake monthly supervision  of the update of project fixed asset register
•   Prepares monthly Bank reconciliation statements
•   Assist in the preparation of project budget, Annual Programme budget(APB) and other financial information to Management for decision making
•   Preforms any other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

The Package

•   The position is based in Accra with some level of domestic travel
•   The position comes with an attractive salary
•   S/He reports to the Financev Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in Accounting, B com or its equivalent in a Professional Accounting Qualification
•   A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience

Critical Competencies

•   Good knowledge in accounting systems and procedures
•   A good sense of responsibility, accuracy and judgment
•   Strong interpersonal skills
•   A dependable character
•   A good working knowledge in the use of computer
•   Ability to work under pressure
•   Ability to work for long hours
•   Ability to travel at short notices
•   Honest and transparent
•   Must be physically strong

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants with requisite qualification (s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P. O .Box AN 5756,
Accra- North

Or drop at: PPAG Head Office Lartebiokoshie, Accra

Or E-Mail to: recruitment@ppag-gh.org  

Closing Date: 24 July, 2015