PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - CCRP

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - CCRP

Date: 9 Nov 2026

Location: Ho, Ghana

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Plan International Ghana is looking to engage the services of a highly skilled, experienced and qualified professional to join its team in the role of Project Accountant  on our Cocoa Community Resilience Programme (CCRP).

The Cocoa Community Resilience Programme seeks to reduce child labour and strengthen child protection systems in Ghana's cocoa-growing communities across the Central, Western, Western North and Ashanti Regions. The programme adopts a holistic, child-centred and gender-transformative approach to addressing the structural, cultural and economic drivers of child labour, while promoting sustainable and scalable solutions.

The successful candidate will provide effective financial management, oversight and accountability for the programme, ensuring that project resources are managed efficiently and in compliance with organisational policies, donor requirements and applicable national financial regulations.

ABOUT YOU

The Project Accountant will be responsible for ensuring sound financial management, accountability and compliance across all financial activities of the Cocoa Community Resilience Programme. The role will oversee project budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, expenditure monitoring and reporting, providing timely and accurate financial information to support effective project implementation and management decision-making.

Additionally, the post-holder will provide financial oversight and support to project partners, including reviewing partner budgets, financial reports and fund liquidations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organisational financial standards. The role will also monitor cash flows, oversee financial transactions and internal controls, support financial audits and reviews, and identify and mitigate financial risks associated with project implementation, including community-managed revolving funds and other partner financial mechanisms.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Control and Reporting

Project Budget Management and Monitoring

Cashflow Management and Financial Forecasting

Partner Financial Management and Donor Compliance

Internal Financial Controls and Payments

Financial Risk Management and Audit Follow-up

Financial Capacity Development and Technical Support to Project Partners

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.

A professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or ICA Ghana will be a strong advantage.

Formal training in project financial management, donor compliance and financial reporting.

A minimum of five (5) years' progressive experience in project or programme finance coordination, preferably within an NGO/INGO or donor-funded multi-partner programme.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing donor-funded programme finances, preferably within the development, education, child protection or livelihoods sectors.

Proven experience in project budget preparation, monitoring, variance analysis and financial forecasting for large, multi-component projects.

Hands-on experience in partner financial management, including partner assessments, fund disbursements, liquidations and review of financial reports.

Strong understanding of donor regulations, Government of Ghana financial requirements and organisational financial management policies and procedures.

Experience in financial oversight, audits, financial reviews and spot checks at partner and field levels.

Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing community-based financial mechanisms, such as revolving funds, grants or village savings schemes, including identifying and mitigating associated financial risks.

Strong competence in financial management systems, budgeting tools, spreadsheets and accounting software, particularly SAP.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong financial management, accounting and reporting skills.

Excellent budgetary control, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good understanding of internal financial controls and donor compliance requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Pivot Tables.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance personnel.

Good negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills.

Strong coordination, supervisory and team-working abilities.

Ability to work collaboratively with programme, procurement, logistics, monitoring and evaluation teams, project partners and other stakeholders.

Good planning, organisational and documentation skills, with keen attention to detail.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative and deliver quality outputs within tight deadlines.

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, transparency and accountability.

Proactive, self-motivated and timely in the discharge of responsibilities.

Organised, methodical and meticulous in managing financial information and documentation.

Adaptable and receptive to feedback, new approaches and improved processes.

Demonstrates sound judgement, objectivity and discretion.

Builds effective working relationships and inspires confidence through clear and professional communication.

Committed to teamwork, continuous learning and capacity development.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people, gender equality and inclusion.

LOCATION 

Central, Western, Western North or Ashanti Region.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT 

Approximately 20% travel to project communities and partner locations.

Location: Central, Western, Western North and Ashanti Regions

Type of Role: Project Finance

Reports to: Project Manager

Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Renewable)

Closing Date: 20th November, 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.