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 seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts Coordinator to support the implementation of the Automotive Service Excellence and Youth Empowerment Project. The role will provide strong financial management, oversight, and compliance support to ensure effective utilisation of project resources and full adherence to donor, organisational, and statutory financial requirements.

ABOUT YOU

The Accounts Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring sound financial control, accountability, and reporting for the Automotive Service Excellence and Youth Empowerment Project. Working closely with the Project Manager, project partners, and the Finance function, the role supports budget management, financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and partner financial capacity strengthening.

The position requires a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills, experience managing donor-funded projects, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including partners within the automotive and TVET sectors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The Accounts Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
• Project financial control, accounting, and reporting
• Budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis
• Donor compliance and financial risk management
• Cash flow forecasting and management
• Partner financial oversight, coaching, and compliance monitoring
• Internal controls, audits, and financial documentation
• Financial systems management and SAP reporting
• Support to project management and decision-making through financial analysis

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Education and Experience

• University degree in Accounting or a related field
• Professional qualification: ICA Ghana (Part 2), ACCA Foundation (Part 1 & 2), or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar finance or grants accounting role
• Experience working on donor-funded or multi-partner projects is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and pivot tables
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage)
• Ability to analyse financial data and provide clear financial insights

Soft Skills

• Strong organisational, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High ethical standards and commitment to accountability and transparency

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The role is based in Ho, with regular travel (approximately 40%) to project locations and partner institutions within the project operational areas.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

Low contact – the role involves no or very limited direct interaction with children. All work must comply fully with Plan International’s safeguarding policies.

If you are interested in this position, please refer to this link for the full job profile and application details: Full Job Description - Project Accounts Coordinator - A.S.E.Y.E. Project 2026.docx

Location: Ho (Volta Region)

Type of Role: Project Finance

Reports to: Project Manager

Job Type: Fixed Term (Renewable)

Closing Date: 3rd February, 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.

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