Posted on :
6 Dec, 2022
6 Dec, 2022
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA is part of a global humanitarian and child welfare organization that provides a stable family environment for children in need and without parental care or at risk of losing parental care with four villages currently in operation in Tema, Asiakwa, Asokore Mampong & Tamale. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Programme (FSP). As a social development organization, it has a strong reputation for quality child welfare, youth development, and community empowerment. Since its inception in 1974, SOS Children’s Villages Ghana had worked in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional) including; the European Union, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the British High Commission Canadian High Commission, and the French Embassy.
SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is seeking qualified candidates for the position of;
Job Description:
Job Title: Programme Accountant
DUTY POST: TAMALE & TEMA
Purpose of role
Provide leadership to the Finance Department in the Programme Location and also to ensure all accounting records in the Programme Location are done with strict adherence.
Required Experience and Qualification
A minimum of 1st Degree in Business Administration (Accounting /Commerce), Level 2 of ICA /ACCA. A postgraduate qualification in Accounting will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience and basic administrative skills preferably within the NGO sector.
Strong leadership and Organisational skills
Ability to coordinate and serve as the link between the National Finance Office and other units in the Programme Location.
Innovative, a team player, flexible, self –driven.
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint.
Knowledge in D365 Accounting Software
Principal Responsibilities