Finance and Administration Manager At Project Hope

Project HOPE seeks a Chief of Party, RMNCH Technical Advisor, SI/M&E Manager, Finance and Administration Manager, and Health Care Financing Advisor for the upcoming USAID-funded Ghana Health Program activity. The goal of this project is to strategically contribute to the Government of Ghana’s strategies to reduce preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths, including stillbirths, and improve their overall health and well-being by 2030. Activities are expected to advance Ghana toward increased localization, increasing the capacity of host-country institutions and local organizations to introduce, deliver, scale-up, and sustain the use of evidence-based, quality MNCH, voluntary family planning, malaria, and global health security services. The project will increase access, utilization and quality of maternal and child health, family planning, malaria, and nutrition services to reduce preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths in northern Ghana.

Finance and Administration Manager

• The Finance and Administration Manager oversees and ensures the compliance and development of all financial and accounting systems and processes at national and regional levels. S/he is expected to ensure the availability of financial resources for Project HOPE operations across projects in Ghana.
• S/he will review and account for procurement transactions, ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts, and control over or fraudulent payments.
• The incumbent will ensure the accuracy of financial transactions and meet the financial reporting requirement including preparation, submission for review from HQ, and final submission to donor within the set deadlines.
• S/he prepares the required budgets, ensures regular review of budgeted against actual expenditures, coordinates the preparation and submission of periodic reports for various projects, annual budget projections, assets management, and procurements.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance management, or any other relevant qualification
• Minimum of seven (7) years of managerial experience in finance and admin in NGO, private, or donor environments
• Extensive experience in Financial and Administrative management at the management level
• Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting and admin systems
• Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with USAID, World Bank, EU, DfID, UN, and other donors
• Knowledge of NGO’s financial policies and procedures desirable
• Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies
• Demonstrated knowledge of program sustainability, capacity building, and public-private partnerships
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and organization skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers, counterparts, and senior government.

All positions will be based in Ghana. Ghana nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. All positions are contingent upon award. Due to the large number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.