Sightsavers Finance and Support Services Manager Jobs in Ghana

Sightsavers Finance and Support Services Manager Jobs in Ghana


Purpose of the role:

  • The Finance andSupport Services Manager (FSSM)is responsible for monitoring the country resource management and will identify risks or issues to the Country DirectorGhana. They may develop or propose solutions to financial or support related problems and will assess consistency and quality of financial management and support services in collaboration with colleagues.

    Key accountabilities:

  • Ensure competentfinancial management and risk mitigation by ensuring compliance with local regulations and adhering to the organisational Financial Framework with specific respect to implementation offinancial managementand controls; financial planning and budgeting; financial monitoring and audits; monitoring and retaining accurate financial records.

  • Lead in support services to the country office working with the FSSO and Admin Officer in managing logistics of procurement of supplies, delivering or overseeing administrative functionsi.e.,payrolland ensuring IT equipment functionseffectivelyall in line with organisational policies and procedures.

  • Work collaboratively with programme and financeand support serviceteams to supportand strengthenthefinancial management, accountability and capacitybuildingof partners.

  • Support finance and programme teams with joint review of programme/project reports, planning and analysis

  • Support proper financialand resource management of programmes with the joint review of project planning and monitoring reports, auditingof funds provided, analysis of programme delivery and grant management reporting.

  • The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that everyone working in her/his area has been made aware of the Safeguarding policy and procedures and should take appropriate action if compliance is not maintained.

    Core behaviours:

  • Change and improvement–Consistently strives to achieve high standards of performance; comes up with new ideas to improve performance in own/related job/s.

  • Communicating and influencing–Listens to information and instructions effectively. Communicates confidently and effectively with colleagues and partners

  • Decision making–Gathers relevant information and uses effective reasoning to make
    timely decisions.Consults with others in team to improve performance.

  • Planning and organisation –Prioritises activities and develops plans to achieve them, monitoring own progress. Analyses and organises routine data on a regular basis.

  • Delivery and implementation–Gets things done, can be relied upon to do what they say they will and is committed to achieving good quality work to agreed standards.

  • Team working–Participates with other team members and contributes constructively, is a valued member of the team. Knows about other parts of the organisationand contributes positively to a global team.

    Qualificationsand experience:

  • Working experience of a holder of a bachelor’s degree in the field of Finance/ Accounting. Additional other relevant professional accounting qualification (i.e. CPA/ ACCA) would also be advantageous.

  • Extensive working experience gained in an INGO environment,but experience of audit and government organisations would also be advantageous.

  • Extensive and demonstrableexperience infinancial management, programme/project management and administration.

  • Demonstrated projectfinancial management, budgetand data analysis skills.

  • Experience in management of funds from major donors would also be advantageous.

  • Strong experience in grant management.

  • Excellent communication skills (both oral & written).

  • IT skill -Excel, MS Word and accounting packages.

  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Sightsavers Finance and Support Services Manager Jobs in Ghana


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