Job Summary
Company:
Fish For Development Project (FIDEP)
Category:
Accounting / Auditing
Categories
Job Vacancy For Project Finance Officer
Job Description
• Prepare consolidated financial report in line with EU project finance systems that will meet EU requirements
• Ensure all expenditures are in line with the approved project budget
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports in line with narrative reports that meet the requirements of EU
• Prepare qaurterly reports to the EU responsible for oversight to ensure adherence to international finance and EU requirements
• Ensure that project cash flows (income, expenditure and fund transfer) are managed in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide ongoing financial risk analysis and recommendations of risk management strategies
• Support project coordinator with project narratives in relation to expenditure and financial risks
• Facilitate internal and external audit processes and ensure audit requirements are monitored throughout the project work with the project coordinator and PIT to ensure that audit recommendations are complied with
• Prepare project documentation for audit at all levels of the project
• To support the Project coordinator to fulfil the requirements for internal and external audit
• Work closely with the PIT to monitor the budget utilisation and communicate any issues
• Ensure financial integrity of the project
• Ensure the project complies with the EU procurement processes
Qualification Required & Experience
• A tertiary level qualification in Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification in Accountancy, preferably level 2 or any of the professional qualifications, ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA/CPA
Knowledge & Experience
• Experience in financial aspects of EU contract management and providing advice on financial management
• Experience in developing financial operational systems and schedules
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
• Proven ability to prioritise in a demanding environment and meeting deadlines
• Strong analytical, financial reporting and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
• Proven ability to work in an accountable and flexible manner with the little supervision
• Proven track record in project accounting
• Excellent financial management and administration skills
• A minimum of 4 years post-qualification working experience is required
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
• Interested applicants should not more than 35 years and resident in Accra.
• Application letters with CVs should be submitted to AdMA through the following email to:
fishfordevelopment@gmail.com
Closing Date: 27 June, 2019