Financial Administrator

Accra, Ghana

Contract

Contract type: National employment contract

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in Agriculture, Energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation – by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation, with decentralised management. Our Global Support Unit (70 staff) backstops our teams around the world.

For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

SNV has been present in Ghana since 1992.

SNV has recently been awarded funding from the European Union for the implementation of a Trust Fund project, which aims to promote employment, entrepreneurship and support the greening of businesses for sustainable and climate resilient local economies in Ghana.

Job Description

The Financial Administrator will be responsible for the overall project financial administrative functions and for financial support to the core project team, under the general supervision of the Project Manager. The position’s key responsibilities include:

Compliance:

Administering and coordinating all financial transactions of the project.

Compliance with and enforcement of the country’s tax and accounting laws and regulations.

Compliance with and enforcement of SNV ‘s financial policies and procedures.

Compliance with and application of the EU financial procedures  and terms of agreements.

Collaboration with internal and external auditors and follow-up on the implementation of their recommendations for the project.

Prepare financial and other reports to aid the preparation of the overall project’s financial report for dissemination and decision making. To do this, the Administrator will:

Prepare project financial reports on a monthly basis.

Ensure that project financial reports are timely and accurately prepared in the required formats as per the donor contract.

Prepare and share project depletion reports with the Project Manager on a monthly basis, and support in preparing project budget.

Qualifications

 Master’s degree in accounting, Finance or its equivalent

At least four years’ experience in financial administration, accounting or similar role

Fair knowledge of project management

Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Competencies

Knowledge of EU financial rules and regulations desirable

Organized, and able to meet deadlines

Knowledge of SAP and/or another automated ERP software preferred

Culturally sensitive and able to work with diverse communities and stakeholders

Previous experience with NGOs preferred

Additional Information

 * Women are encourage to apply.

* Application Deadline: November 22nd 2019.

* Contract Duration: 2 years initial contract

* Contract Type: National Contract

Application Guidelines: Please read these carefully. Failure to comply will adversely affect your application.

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their applications in English in the form of a one-page letter and current CV outlining experience, qualifications and three reference contacts by uploading these information not later than November 22nd 2019.

Only those applicants whose work experience and education meet the mandatory requisites above will be considered for the position, and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.