Finance Coordinator- CCRP

The Finance Coordinator oversees and coordinates all project financial operations for the Cocoa Community Resilience Programme, ensuring effective budget management, financial reporting, and compliance with donor, government, and Plan International standards. The role supports day-to-day financial planning, monitoring, and partner financial management, including oversight of community-managed funds and associated risks, while contributing to overall project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in SAP and maintain proper documentation for audit.
• Prepare and submit financial reports (monthly BvA, quarterly, annual) and support decision-making with analysis.
• Lead budgeting processes, monitor budget vs. expenditure, and advise on variances and corrective actions.
• Manage partner financial reporting and liquidations, ensuring compliance with donor and organisational standards.
• Oversee cash flow, forecasting, and reconciliation to maintain adequate project funds and accurate financial records.
• Enforce internal financial controls, review vouchers, manage payments, and implement audit recommendations.
• Strengthen partner financial capacity through training, coaching, and standardised reporting tools.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with policies and donor requirements.
• Support project coordination through regular engagement with programme and finance teams.
• Conduct field visits to partners and provide ongoing technical support to ensure strong financial management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline
• Professional qualification or part‑qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ICA Ghana) is a strong advantage
• Formal training in project financial management, donor compliance, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor‑funded programme finance, preferably in development, education, child protection, or livelihoods programmes
• Strong competence in financial systems, budgeting tools, spreadsheets, and accounting software, including SAP
• Minimum 3-5 years’ progressive experience in project or programme finance coordination, preferably within an NGO/INGO or donor-funded multi-partner programme
• Proven experience in budget planning, monitoring, variance analysis, and 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 track record in ensuring compliance with donor regulations, Government of Ghana financial requirements, and internal organisational financial policies

Skills

• Project Financial Management
• Donor Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Donor-funded Programme Finance
• Budgeting
• Budget Monitoring
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Partner Financial Management
• Fund Disbursements
• Financial Report Review
• Financial Systems
• Budgeting Tools
• Accounting Software
• SAP
• Partner Assessments
• Government Financial Requirements
• Internal Financial Policies