The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is a voluntary, not for profit organization that undertakes advocacy and service delivery in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Ghana. PPAG is a Member Association (MA) of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). It is governed by respectable volunteers who are the members of the Association. The Governing body, formulate policies which are implemented by staff.

Job Description

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO working in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), in close collaboration with the Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP), an international NGO in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant positions on a new project funded by the TAKEDA Pharmaceuticals and to be implemented jointly by JOICFP, PPAG and the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide Accounting Support to /JOICFP/PPAG/GHS Project activities and the Association’s Programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for TAKEDA financial account
• Prepares projects’ monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual reports and any other reports that may be assigned
• Ensure 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
• Scrutinize all project returns and ensure that consistency is maintained in the internal control system and report any lapses found.
• Prepare monthly summaries of project expenses under the appropriate account codes
• Provide financial support to project staff
• Ensure that funds are available for project implementation
• Assist in the preparation of PPAG final accounts
• Undertake monthly supervision of the update of Project’s Fixed Asset Register
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation statements
• Assist in preparation of project budget, Annual Programme Budget (APB) and any other financial information to Management for decision-making.
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation statements
• Assist in preparation of project budget, Annual Programme Budget (APB) and any other financial information to Management for decision-making.
• Perform any other functions that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A first degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option) or Bachelor of Commerce or any other business related field or its equivalent in Professional Accounting with a minimum of 3 years relevant working experience.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

THE PERSON MUST:

• Have a good knowledge of accounting systems and procedures
• Have a good knowledge of accounting systems and procedures
• Have a good working knowledge in the use of the computer
• Have a very good presentation, communication, and report writing skills
• Must be honest, transparent and reliable
• High sense of responsibility, accuracy and judgmental skills
• Have excellent human relations skills, youth friendly and a team player.
• Be a multi-tasker and a good team player
• Have a good working knowledge in the use of accounting soft wares, especially, ACCPAC
• Be able to work for long hours and under pressure
• Be able to work with little or no supervision and have an eye for details
• Have the ability to travel at short notices

Location: Suhun

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 in at: PPAG Head Office, Latebiokorshie, Nasia Road

OR E-mail: hr1@ppag-gh.org

Closing Date: 11 May, 2018