Company Profile

SEND GHANA, a policy research and advocacy organization, was founded in 1998. The vision of SEND Ghana is “A Ghana where people’s rights and well-being are guaranteed” with a mission “to promote good governance and equality of men and women in Ghana”.  It is headquartered in Accra, with network offices in Tamale and Salaga.

Job Description

• Coordinate financial management aspects of projects including preparation of monthly financial reporting to donors, managing procurement processes, maintaining proper books of accounts and documentation.
• Assist management to maintain sound, transparent, accounting, and financial management internal control systems.
• Manage projects annual budgeting process and provide budget management support for project staff.
• Work with program team to develop monthly project workplan budgets, monitor variances and review adherence to such budgets.
• Provide financial assistance, as needed, to project local partners on financial compliance and reporting.
• Review retirements and other expenses supporting documents to ensure accuracy, reasonableness, value for money and conformity with SEND’s financial procedures.
• Ensure that monthly bank reconciliation statements are prepared, signed, and filed by appropriate staff.
• Support Finance Manager in preparing annual financial reports, budgets, and management reports.
• Assist with internal and external audit and or review of project financial documents.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a reputable university, master’s degree will be added advantage.
• Pursuing professional accounting qualification - minimum CA (Final Level) or ACCA (Strategic Professional)
• At least four (4) years’ practical working experience in financial management in NGO, audit or related field. 
• Proficient in computerized accounting, QuickBooks Accounting software for donor reporting
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other outlook.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English
• Possess competencies such as highly organized, attention to details, teamwork, and good communication skills.