Company Profile

CARE International is a global network of independent national organizations, which include CARE members, candidates and affiliates, social enterprises, and thousands of community-based partner organizations working together across more than 100 countries to save lives, end poverty and fight social injustice. To learn more, visit www.care-international.org.

CARE International in Ghana: CARE began operations in Ghana in 1994. Since then the Accra office expanded to support programs in Togo and Benin under the umbrella of the CARE Gulf of Guinea country mission. In July 2010, CARE replaced the three-country mission with country offices in Ghana and Benin, the latter of which is also responsible for a small number of activities in Togo.

CARE Ghana’s projects are primarily implemented through partnerships with local and civil society organizations. This enables CARE to further engage with government and the private sector, work effectively in coalition, and to have the greatest possible impact. CARE Ghana prioritizes the rural and vulnerable poor- women and organizes its work around health, governance, sustainable livelihoods and education.

Job Description

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Finance and Grants Manager - Northern Ghana Governance Activity Project (NGGA). The NGGA initiative in Ghana is part of CARE Ghana program that seeks to promote and strengthen responsive governance for improved agricultural development in Ghana. CARE is the lead implementer in a consortium for the capacity building intervention located in 26 target MMDAs of the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions of Ghana. The NGGA consortium brings together first-hand knowledge and expertise in evidence-based, gender responsive development programming in Northern Ghana to empower poor women and smallholder farmers to promote more productive and equitable engagement in Agriculture through training, networking, advocacy and joint action. This Northern Ghana Governance Activity is being implemented with the generous support of the American People, through USAID.

JOB SUMMARY

To oversee and coordinate all project accounting transactions so that funds for project operations are available on time and are accounted for correctly consistent with the rules and regulations guiding the use of USAID funds. The Finance and Grants Manager will be based at the National CARE - NGGA Office in Tamale and would be expected to undertake regular travels to project target districts/communities across the project districts in Ghana.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all the project accounting transactions so that fund for the project operations are  available on time and are accounted for correctly
• Coordinate and consolidate all expenditure of the project and sub-office and submit monthly cash budget to Accra for cash transfer to the project office bank account;
• Prepare all disbursement, adjustments, receipts Vouchers and cheques for signature;
• Pay staff, suppliers and service providers and obtain receipts against same;
• Check all advance justifications including supporting documentation and prepare AJEs for approval in Accra;
• Request and reconcile the monthly bank statements, and inform the and CARE MO in case of anomalies;
• Assist and facilitate the annual budget preparation for the NGG project;
• Monitor expenditures against budgets and inform the COP of the major discrepancies;
• Assist COP to abide by donor conditionalities with regards to project expenditure; 
• Provide support in preparation and revision of project budgets prior to submission to the donor; 
• Provide cost analysis information as require by COP; 
• Prepare and coordinate the preparation of periodic reports to the donors and key stakeholders as required by contracts meeting all reporting deadlines;
• Conduct financial capacity assessment of partners;
• Assist in the drafting of local NGO partners MoU and Sub-recipients agreement with consortium members;
• Provide financial capacity building support to partners;
• Assist partners (consortium members and CSOs) to maintain appropriate books of accounts, documentation and ensure proper accounting for CARE and USAID funds;
• Advise project managers and Sub-office Coordinator on partnership financial management issues;
• Review partners reports and records to ensure that CARE funds are used judiciously and to the maximum benefit of the CARE project/component;
• Keep track of CARE funds with partners (consortium members and CSO’s);
• Assist in reviewing and liquidation of sub-grantees expenditure. 
• Maintain an up to date inventory (electronic Inventory register) for the NGGA office assets including vehicles, office and project equipment following established procedures

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum qualification of University Degree in Finance, Administration, Management, Business or equivalent experience or  a combination of education and work experience.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in projects/operations & finance management, preferably in an International NGO sector.
• Good budgeting and financial management skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills, presentation and reporting skills.
• Team player, highly-motivated, flexible, able to travel extensively and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Computer skills that must include Microsoft Excel, 
• Ability to building trust and commitment for action, Project Budgets and Finances
• Great communication and Planning competencies
• Previous experience working with an INGO or USAID Funded Project. 
• Excellent Analytical skill, good written and oral communication skills; Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction
•  Ability to multitask and work within deadlines; Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint & Outlook (or similar software); Good knowledge of Contract management, Administrative systems and practice, policies and procedures.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,