Rikolto International and Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF) are implementing the Cocoa Livelihoods and Ecosystem Resilience (CLEAR) project, a four-year initiative (2026-2030) that aims to contribute to the transformation of Ghana's cocoa sector by addressing the systemic constraints limiting productivity, environmental sustainability, and inclusive economic opportunities. The project directly targets 10,000 smallholder cocoa farmers (at least 40% women) across the Western and Central Regions of Ghana and indirectly reach an estimated 40,000 additional household members. CLEAR will pilot its models in the Western Region before scaling to the Central Region in the final two years of implementation.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Regional Finance Manager – West Africa and CLEAR Project Manager, the Senior Finance Officer ensures the quality of the financial, accounting, budgetary and tax management of Rikolto in Ghana. The role guarantees the reliability of financial information, the availability of relevant data for decision-making, and compliance with internal procedures, donor requirements and Ghanaian legislation. The position also provides technical support to the Project Manager and implementing partners to promote the efficient, compliant and responsible management of financial resources.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee accounting for the Ghana office and its projects, including monthly and annual financial closing and account reconciliations.
Oversee accounting for the Ghana office and its projects, including monthly and annual financial closing and account reconciliations.
Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of office and project budgets, including variance analysis and cash-flow forecasts.
Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of office and project budgets, including variance analysis and cash-flow forecasts.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and donor financial requirements, including preparation of periodic and final project financial reports.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and donor financial requirements, including preparation of periodic and final project financial reports.
Manage treasury operations, bank reconciliations and the financial components of payroll.
Manage treasury operations, bank reconciliations and the financial components of payroll.
Ensure the timely preparation and payment of Ghanaian tax and statutory obligations (PAYE, SSNIT, Withholding Tax, VAT).
Ensure the timely preparation and payment of Ghanaian tax and statutory obligations (PAYE, SSNIT, Withholding Tax, VAT).
Apply and strengthen financial procedures and internal control mechanisms and report financial risks or irregularities.
Apply and strengthen financial procedures and internal control mechanisms and report financial risks or irregularities.
Review implementing partners' budgets, fund requests and financial reports, and conduct periodic financial reviews.
Review implementing partners' budgets, fund requests and financial reports, and conduct periodic financial reviews.
Prepare for audits and monitor implementation of recommendations.
Prepare for audits and monitor implementation of recommendations.
Provide financial analysis and technical guidance to the program team, finance team and partners.
Provide financial analysis and technical guidance to the program team, finance team and partners.
Qualifications and Experience
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Financial Management or a related field.
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Financial Management or a related field.
A completed or partly completed professional qualification such as ICAG, ACCA, CIMA or CPA is a strong advantage.
A completed or partly completed professional qualification such as ICAG, ACCA, CIMA or CPA is a strong advantage.
At least five years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, auditing or project financial management.
At least five years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, auditing or project financial management.
At least three years of experience with an international NGO, development organization or in a donor-funded environment is highly desirable.
At least three years of experience with an international NGO, development organization or in a donor-funded environment is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience preparing and monitoring multi-project budgets, financial reporting, grant management, partner financial monitoring and audit preparation.
Demonstrated experience preparing and monitoring multi-project budgets, financial reporting, grant management, partner financial monitoring and audit preparation.
Sound experience applying Ghanaian tax and statutory requirements.
Sound experience applying Ghanaian tax and statutory requirements.
Experience working with regional or multicultural teams is an advantage.
Experience working with regional or multicultural teams is an advantage.
Key Competencies
Excellent command of general and analytical accounting, budget planning and variance analysis.
Excellent command of general and analytical accounting, budget planning and variance analysis.
Sound understanding of institutional donor financial requirements and internal control principles.
Sound understanding of institutional donor financial requirements and internal control principles.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good command of accounting software or ERP systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good command of accounting software or ERP systems.
Integrity, accuracy, strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.
Integrity, accuracy, strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.