The Ministry of Land and Natural Resources under the Government of Ghana (GoG)/World Bank/Canadian International Development Association (CIDA) funded Project, wishes to recruit qualified Ghanaians to fill the following position in a Land Administration Project Phase II in Ghana.
Duty Station: Accra, with considerable travel around the country
Duration: Two (2) years (renewable based on performance)
The Project Accountant will be responsible for the management of the Project accounts in accordance with the requirements of the World Bank. He/she will report directly to the Project Co-ordinator and will work in close collaboration with the Project Co-ordination Unit. He/she will be responsible for the management and operations of the Finance Unit of the project.
Operating within a computerized environment, the Accountant will perform the following duties under the direction and control:
Budget and Reporting:
- Prepare, monitor and control annual budgets;
- Note any disparities between projections and results and analyze the causes;
- Monitor budget entries, credit allocations and fund disbursement of any National Counterpart funds;
- Prepare a quarterly cash budget for the entire project;
- Serve as liaison to other implementing entities for all budget matters;
- Monitor funding agreements signed with any co-financing donors;
- Process accounting and budget charges, maintain financial, cost and budget accounting, and keep account records;
- Prepare on a quarterly basis, the project’s Interim Financial Reports
- Produce the Periodic Project’s Financial Statements
- Prepare an annual special report on special account(s) performance for each donor;
- Assist in defending the Projects/Ministry’s budget at both MOFEP and Parliament and
- Train and supervise the Ministry’s/Implementing Agencies accounting staff nation-wide
Accounting:
- Ensure that accounting ledgers and papers are well maintained;
- Perform end-of-year closing operations;
- Prepare, stamp, produced and secure approval of bank reconciliations and fund reconciliations of the Special Account;
- Ensure the Project’s proper Cash Management;
- Obtain and verify documentary evidence of project expenses and prepare for their statement
- Prepare and monitor Applications for Withdrawal of Funds to be sent to WB/IDA; and
- Prepare the physical inventory and reconcile the results with fixed asset accounts
Audit:
- Liaise with External Auditors for the timely auditing of the LAP Accounts by providing general advice on LAP and other project finance and disbursement matters;
- Prepare documents and information needed for audits and financial oversight; and
- Follow through on Auditors’ recommendations
Other tasks:
- Supervise Implementing Agencies in the maintenance of financial records and the preparation of financial budgets;
- Assist the Procurement Unit on Annual Work Plans;
- Oversee to, and ensure proper use of the Manual of procedures
- Perform a strong internal control system; and
- Any other duties to be assigned form time to time
Required Skills or Experience
- The Accountant shall be a Professional Accountant (e.g. CPA, CA holder or equivalent) preferably, with a Master’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
- Five (5) years to eight (8) years working experience and a good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing
- Experience in interpreting Financial Management Reports, analyzing variations to plans and determining remedial actions required;
- Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting systems and software packages
- Ability to advise and disseminate Financial Management knowledge
- Strong background in planning, organizing and time management and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong analytical capabilities and proven skills to deal with accounting issues innovatively and independently
- Capacity to be a Member of a Multi-disciplinary Team, to provide advice and recommend actions
- Familiarity with World Bank Financial Management and Disbursement procedures is required
- Proficiency in preparing and presenting reports
- Proficiency communication in oral and written English
- Strong computer skills, especially, using Microsoft Office software is required
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application and detailed curriculum vitae to the following address:
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (LANDS)
GHANA LAND ADMINISTRATION PROJECT (PHASE II)
MINISTRY OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
POST OFFICE BOX M 212
MINISTRIES, ACCRA
ROOM G.5
Closing: 27th May, 2011