PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
RIGHT TO DREAM, GHANA
Right to Dream Ghana Ltd is delivering a flagship, multi-million-dollar football academy near Accra, combining elite training facilities, accommodation, education, and high-performance support. As construction begins, we are seeking a Project Accountant to protect the project’s financial integrity from design to commissioning and closeout.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, Ghana with a dotted line to the Project Manager, the role will oversee budget control, cost tracking and forecasting, contractor payments, statutory compliance, contract administration, and clear financial reporting across the three-year project — ensuring every cedi is properly authorised, accurately recorded, and transparently reported in collaboration with project teams, group finance, auditors, and contractors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget Management & Cost Control
• Develop, implement, and maintain the project budget in line with the approved capital expenditure plan.
• Track committed versus actual spend and produce monthly cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitor variances, flag overspend risks early and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) financial tracker in collaboration with the Quantity Surveyor.
Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Maintain accurate books of account in compliance with IFRS and the Ghana Companies Act 2019 (Act 992).
• Prepare monthly management accounts, CAPEX reports, and rolling cash-flow forecasts.
• Produce quarterly financial reports for the Project Team and for group consolidation packs.
• Coordinate the annual statutory audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during the academy construction phase.
Contractor & Vendor Management
• Work with the project team to develop and maintain contract administration.
• Verify contractor invoices, interim valuations, and payment certificates against contract terms and works progress.
• Administer retention accounts, performance bonds, advance payment guarantees, and liquidated damages provisions.
• Process domestic and international payments with complete supporting documentation.
• Maintain a register of contract variations and assess their financial impact.
Cash & Treasury Management
• Manage the project bank accounts and perform daily/weekly reconciliations.
• Forecast cash requirements and coordinate timely funding drawdowns from the group.
• Monitor FX exposure on USD/EUR-denominated commitments and recommend hedging strategies where appropriate.
• Build and maintain effective banking relationships with our bank contacts.
Statutory Compliance & Tax
• Ensure full compliance with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) obligations, including VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE, NHIL, GETFund Levy etc.
• Submit timely returns to GRA, SSNIT, Tier-2 trustees, and the Office of the Registrar of Companies.
• Manage import duty and tax exemption applications where applicable.
• Maintain transfer-pricing documentation for inter-company transactions with the parent group.
Internal Controls & Governance
• Design and enforce financial policies, procedures, and segregation of duties tailored to the project environment.
• Establish and maintain a robust fixed asset register and conduct periodic physical verification.
• Implement procurement and approval workflows in line with the group's procurement policy and authority matrix.
• Identify, escalate, and mitigate financial risks including fraud, leakage, currency volatility, and contractor default.
Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary finance point of contact for the Project Team, Group finance team, and external advisors.
• Build effective working relationships with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, project contractors, and consultants.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline from a reputable institution.
• Fully qualified accountant: ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent recognised body.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 2 years on a capital project, construction, or infrastructure assignment.
Experience
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements under IFRS.
• Working knowledge of Ghana's tax legislation and regulatory environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP / accounting systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling, pivot tables, and lookups.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders.
• Sound commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Capable of working independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
Knowledge and Skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS) and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of budgeting, grant reporting, and audit procedures.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Behaviours
• Purpose-driven: Demonstrates genuine commitment to RtD’s mission of creating opportunities for young people.
• Integrity: Handles financial information with confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical standards.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across diverse cultures, time zones, and teams; builds strong relationships with football, academy, and operational leaders.
• Curiosity & Initiative: Proactively seeks insight, asks thoughtful questions, and improves processes without waiting to be prompted.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Thrives in an evolving, multicultural organisation with shifting priorities.
• Development mindset: Open to feedback, continuous learning, and growth personally and for the organisation.
• Clarity & Simplicity: Communicates complex financial concepts in clear, accessible ways that support good decision-making.
Contract: (3 years, fixed-term contract)
Location: Old Akrade (Hybrid)
If you think you're a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you! Click the link below to apply. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Raphael Abadandi via workwithghana@righttodream.com.