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 Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) 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.

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), 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, hereby invites result – oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association. PPAG works with a Child and Vulnerable Adults Rights Protection Policy that applies to all staff in the Association.

Purpose of the position

To provide Accounting Support to the Associations Programmes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•   Maintain general ledger and extract monthly trial balance
•   Assist in the preparation of projects monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual reports
•   Assist in the preparation of projects final accounts and supporting schedules for the end- of – year audits
•   Scrutinizes all project returns and ensure that consistency is maintained in the internal control system and reports any lapses found
•   Make inputs of accounting entries and back –ups into the software
•   Prepare monthly summaries of project expenses under the appropriate account codes
•   Provide financial support to project staff
•   Ensure that funds are available for projects implementation
•   Assist in the preparation of project budget
•   Maintain fixed asset register for the Zone

The Package

•   The position is based in Tamale, Northern Region
•   The position comes with an attractive salary

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc Administration in Accounting or its equivalent OR ACCA Fundamentals (Skills) OR  ICA part 2
•   A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.

Critical Competencies

•   A good knowledge of accounting systems and procedures
•   Have a good knowledge in the use of the computer
•   Have strong analytical and quantitative skills
•   Have the ability to pay attention to details
•   Have the ability to manage and assist people to improve their skills and to achieve targets
•   Have a very high sense of responsibility, accuracy
•   Be fair and firm in taking decisions
•   Be a team player
•   Have a dependable character
•   Be transparent and honest
•   Ability to work for long hours and under pressure

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons 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: Human Resources Management Unit, Accra

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

NOTE: People living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 18 March, 2016