Fish For Development Project Vacancies 2019

Prepare consolidated financial report in line with EU project finance systems that will meet EU requirements

Job Description

Job Title: Project Finance Officer

•   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

•   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:[email protected]