Finance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the preparation, examination and analysis of accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports in conformity with financial reporting and procedural standards.
• Responsible for the preparation of all financial statements of PDA and its affiliates enterprises
• Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements
• Support the activities within the finance unit and link up with other units.
• Assist in implementing financial policies and procedures within PDA.
• Prepare the company’s annual budget and cashflow forecast.
• Report to Managing Director on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances.
• Have financial oversight responsibility for PDA initiatives and affiliates companies/enterprises.
• Prepare Account of other PDA enterprise Accounts as and when necessary for the attention of the Managing Director.
• Ensure that the day-to-day financial transactions such as invoicing, payments, imprest system, petty cash, banking, and stock function effectively and efficiently.
• Oversee the reconciliation of bank statements for all PDA accounts and other enterprises.
• Responsible for preparing financial statements, establish and maintain cash controls to ensure that it stays within available funding and approved budgets.
• Ensure full back up of financial records at all times – in hard and soft copy.
• Ensure that    all    revenues  are collected/receipted and that all the appropriate monthly/quarterly/annual reports are prepared on time and to the highest degree of accuracy.
• Prepare and circulate the required management reports within the agreed timescale.
• Ensure the company’s payroll schedules are prepared and paid with the schedule.
• Ensure that all payroll deductions (PAYE, other taxes, SSNIT, Pension and Welfare) are paid to relevant parties on a timely basis in accordance with the statutory deadlines.
• Monitor cash reserves and investments and advise the Managing Director accordingly.
• Prepare the year-end statutory accounts and working papers within the agreed timescales.
• Liaise with external auditors and help them in their work.
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system.
• Ensure the Asset register is updated and maintained.
• Ensure projects budgets are prepared after the PDA wins projects.
• Prepare Project Budget variance on quarterly basis senior leadership Team.
• Correspond with other units, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Ensure retirement of all imprests and reconciliation of the Account monthly and report to the MD
• Undertake other duties and activities as and when needed
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Prepare and update cash forecast monthly.
• Ensure PDA and its enterprises remain current on all its obligations with the GRA, Partners, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Review all appropriate monthly financial reports and notify MD and SLT of any issues. Review monthly variance reports comparing actual to forecasts.
• Keep abreast of laws, regulations, and government requirements as they relate to Financial and other corporate issues.
• Assist the development and implementation of activity plan and budget that support the strategic direction set by the Board.

Overall orientation:

• Understanding of and a personal commitment to participatory culture and approaches in development.
• Willing to uphold the vision, mission, and values of PDA.
• An organised and efficient person with good people skills.
• Able to coordinate self, others, and resources.
• Good communicator and team player with the ability to deal with a wide range of people.
• Good team player, leader and able to work both at SLT and operational levels.
• Able to create and maintain a supportive working environment for colleagues with a positive problem- solving attitude.
• Able to take initiative, be enterprising and think creatively.
• Able to work under pressure and manage responsibilities within tight deadlines.
• Able to understand budgetary control and resource allocation procedures.
• Good understanding of how administration, finance and programmes are mutually dependent.
• Eager to learn and committed to maintaining a culture of continuous learning in PDA.
• High level of integrity and honesty

Requisite Qualifications:

• BSc /BA in Accounting or Finance (required)
• Professional Accounting Qualification – i.e. CA Ghana, ACCA, etc. (required)
• MSc Accountancy/Finance (optional)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in a similar organization.
• Strong financial skills and the ability to develop and interpret financial statements applied to business accounting and finance principles are required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Superior analytical skills are required.
• Strong organizational and project financial management skills to handle multiple projects.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interpret financial report to stakeholders without financial background.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Teams, project management and accounting software.

Salary Range: Attractive

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Accra