Project Accountant Jobs in Ghana: Ministry of Land and Natural Resources Vacancies

The Ministry of Land and Natural Resources under the Government of Ghana (GoG)/World Bank/Canadian International Development Association (CIDA) funded Project, wishes to recruit qualified Ghanaians to fill the following position in a Land Administration Project Phase II in Ghana.

Duty Station: Accra, with considerable travel around the country
Duration: Two (2) years (renewable based on performance)

The Project Accountant will be responsible for the management of the Project accounts in accordance with the requirements of the World Bank. He/she will report directly to the Project Co-ordinator and will work in close collaboration with the Project Co-ordination Unit. He/she will be responsible for the management and operations of the Finance Unit of the project.

Operating within a computerized environment, the Accountant will perform the following duties under the direction and control:

Budget and Reporting:

• Prepare, monitor and control annual budgets;
• Note any disparities between projections and results and analyze the causes;
• Monitor budget entries, credit allocations and fund disbursement of any National Counterpart funds;
• Prepare a quarterly cash budget for the entire project;
• Serve as liaison to other implementing entities for all budget matters;
• Monitor funding agreements signed with any co-financing donors;
• Process accounting and budget charges, maintain financial, cost and budget accounting, and keep account records;
• Prepare on a quarterly basis, the project’s Interim Financial Reports
• Produce the Periodic Project’s Financial Statements
• Prepare an annual special report on special account(s) performance for each donor;
• Assist in defending the Projects/Ministry’s budget at both MOFEP and Parliament and
• Train and supervise the Ministry’s/Implementing Agencies accounting staff nation-wide

Accounting:

• Ensure that accounting ledgers and papers are well maintained;
• Perform end-of-year closing operations;
• Prepare, stamp, produced and secure approval of bank reconciliations and fund reconciliations of the Special Account;
• Ensure the Project’s proper Cash Management;
• Obtain and verify documentary evidence of project expenses and prepare for their statement
• Prepare and monitor Applications for Withdrawal of Funds to be sent to WB/IDA; and
• Prepare the physical inventory and reconcile the results with fixed asset accounts

Audit:

• Liaise with External Auditors for the timely auditing of the LAP Accounts by providing general advice on LAP and other project finance and disbursement matters;
• Prepare documents and information needed for audits and financial oversight; and
• Follow through on Auditors’ recommendations

Other tasks:

• Supervise Implementing Agencies in the maintenance of financial records and the preparation of financial budgets;
• Assist the Procurement Unit on Annual Work Plans;
• Oversee to, and ensure proper use of the Manual of procedures
• Perform a strong internal control system; and
• Any other duties to be assigned form time to time

Required Skills or Experience

• The Accountant shall be a Professional Accountant (e.g. CPA, CA holder or equivalent) preferably, with a Master’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• Five (5) years to eight (8) years working experience and a good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing
• Experience in interpreting Financial Management Reports, analyzing variations to plans and determining remedial actions required;
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting systems and software packages
• Ability to advise and disseminate Financial Management knowledge
• Strong background in planning, organizing and time management and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong analytical capabilities and proven skills to deal with accounting issues innovatively and independently
• Capacity to be a Member of a Multi-disciplinary Team, to provide advice and recommend actions
• Familiarity with World Bank Financial Management and Disbursement procedures is required
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting reports
• Proficiency communication in oral and written English
• Strong computer skills, especially, using Microsoft Office software is required