Accountant – Coginta

Job Description

Company: Coginta
Industry: NGO / International Development
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months, renewable)
Location: Tamale, Ghana (with occasional field missions)
Reports To: Finance and Administration Manager
Start Date: 1st June 2026 (indicative)
Application Deadline: 4th May 2026

Company Profile

Coginta is a non-political international NGO headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, specializing in judicial and security governance, conflict prevention, and social cohesion. The organization works closely with governments and stakeholders to strengthen institutions, promote the rule of law, and foster peace and sustainable development across multiple regions, including Ghana.

Project Context

The Accountant will support the implementation of the “EU for a Secure Ghana – Specific Objective 3” project, funded by the European Union. The initiative focuses on strengthening peacebuilding and violence-prevention mechanisms among key stakeholders, including state institutions, civil society organizations, and vulnerable communities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to support financial operations by ensuring accurate bookkeeping, compliance with donor requirements, and effective financial reporting. The role is critical to maintaining transparency, accountability, and efficiency in project financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Maintain accurate financial records in accounting systems and spreadsheets
• Process and verify invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports
• Prepare and execute payments to vendors and service providers
• Manage petty cash and monitor expenditures
• Support statutory declarations including tax and social security obligations

Compliance & Control

• Reconcile bank accounts, petty cash, and financial records
• Review partner and CSO expense reports for compliance with donor guidelines
• Ensure financial documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Support compliance with Ghanaian tax and regulatory requirements

Reporting & Audit Support

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support donor reporting requirements and financial statements
• Compile documentation for audits and donor reviews
• Assist during internal and external audit processes

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the finance team (filing, scanning, documentation)
• Collaborate with program, logistics, and administrative teams for financial tracking

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as required to support project implementation

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certification (part qualification in ICA, ACCA, or CIMA) is an advantage
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in accounting or finance roles
• Experience in NGO or donor-funded project environments is preferred
• Knowledge of EU-funded project financial procedures is a strong advantage
• Experience in grant management and micro-grants is desirable

Technical Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (essential)
• Knowledge of financial processes including reconciliations and compliance
• Familiarity with financial systems such as Odoo is an advantage
• Excellent record-keeping and reporting skills

Personal & Interpersonal Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong integrity and ethical standards
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience working in multicultural environments

Employment Conditions

• Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year, renewable)
• Duty Station: Tamale, Ghana
• Occasional field travel may be required

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic and Professional Certificates

📧 Email: recruitments@coginta.org
Subject Line: Ghana – Accountant

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.