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PROGRAMME ACCOUNTANT
full-time•Tamale
About this role
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA is a child welfare organization that provides a stable Family-Like Care (FLC) for children in need. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in four locations: Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi, and Tamale, with the National Office in Accra. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as:
Programme Accountant (Tamale Programme Location)
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Programme Accountant to manage the financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance for our projects in the Tamale Programme Location. The successful candidate will ensure effective control, compliance, and accurate reporting in support of programme activities.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
A professional accounting qualification is an added advantage
Ability to align financial management with programme goals and organisational strategy.
Ability to collaboratively work with cross-functional teams and supervise finance and support staff
Ability to support and strengthen the financial management skills of Finance Officers and Programme Administrative Assistants.
Ability to deliver accurate, timely outputs that support programme impact.
Responsibilities
Ensure the preparation of bank registers for the Tamale Programme Location.
Compilation of bank reconciliation statements for the Tamale Programme Location.
Management of the School Master
Review of all requests, vouchers, and supporting documents.
Conduct a random cash count and thank you letters within the month.
Review Financial Records of all projects in the Tamale Programme location, prepared by Finance Officers and Administrative Assistants.
Ensure stock is taken regularly for the Tamale Programme location and prepare the donation committee report and minutes.
Ensure all incomes are lodged, and payments/deposits at the bank are reflected in bank statements.
Prepare annual budget and monthly financial reports, and monthly transfer requests.
Supervise Drivers, Security, Field Workers, Programme Assistants, and Finance Officers.
Train Finance Officer and Administrative Assistants on best financial practices and SOS Financial policies.
Coordinate the movement of fixed assets in the Program Location, ensure they are labelled, and update the Fixed Asset Register regularly.
Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced regularly.
Ensure the Guesthouse is always clean to receive visitors at any time of the day.
Liaise with service providers to ensure they are available at all times e.g., Electricians, carpenters, plumbers, etc.
Make entries in Microsoft D365.
Attend to Internal and External Auditors.
Preparation of SSNIT and Tax (monthly), preparation of Household, and request for Bank Statements and Cheque books, etc.'
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
At SOS Children’s Villages Ghana, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our hiring process is based on skills, qualifications and experience. We have a strict zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment, or bias of any kind. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.
What you'll do
- The Programme Accountant will manage financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance for projects in the Tamale Programme Location. Responsibilities include preparing bank registers, managing financial records, and supervising finance and support staff.
About SOS Children's Villages
We are an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.
Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.
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As a PROGRAMME ACCOUNTANT at SOS Children's Villages, you will: the Programme Accountant will manage financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance for projects in the Tamale Programme Location. Responsibilities include preparing bank registers, managing financial records, and supervising finance and support staff..
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The PROGRAMME ACCOUNTANT position at SOS Children's Villages is based in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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