Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Location:Accra, Ghana (In Person)
Reports To:Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: December 2025

Finance & Administration

About Africa Dyslexia Organization (ADO)

The Africa Dyslexia Organization (ADO) is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting awareness, research, and support for individuals with dyslexia and related learning differences across Africa. We work to ensure inclusive education, influence policy, and provide practical resources for teachers, parents, and learners. Our mission is to create a society where every individual with dyslexia is empowered to thrive.

Job Summary

The Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for overseeing ADO’s financial management and administrative systems. This role will ensure sound financial planning, accurate reporting, compliance with donor and statutory requirements, and the smooth running of administrative operations. The Manager will play a critical role in strengthening ADO’s accountability and supporting its long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management
  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial reports for both internal management and external donors.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and petty cash management.
  • Monitor cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity and accurate tracking of all financial transactions.
  • Maintain and enforce compliance with financial policies, internal controls, donor regulations, and statutory obligations.
Grants and Donor Management
  • Track grants, donor contributions, and project budgets to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Prepare high-quality donor financial reports in alignment with grant agreements and submission deadlines.
  • Partner with the fundraising team to provide budget inputs, financial analysis, and forecasts for new proposals.
Audit and Compliance
  • Coordinate annual external audits and ensure timely submission of all audit requirements.
  • Strengthen and implement internal control systems in line with recognized best practices.
  • Maintain complete and accurate financial records in compliance with statutory, donor, and audit requirements.
Administration
  • Support procurement processes, vendor management, and contract administration.
  • Manage office operations, including administrative budgets and logistics, in close collaboration with the operations team.
  • Maintain records of contracts, leases, organizational registrations, and other official documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, ideally within a nonprofit or international development organization.
  • Proven knowledge of Ghanaian financial regulations and donor compliance requirements (experience with UNICEF, Mastercard Foundation, USAID, or similar is a plus).
  • Strong proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Xero) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive financial information.
Desirable Attributes
  • Passion for ADO’s mission, inclusive education, and social impact.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
  • Experience in building and strengthening systems in a growing organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships across staff, partners, and stakeholders.
Additional Information
  • The role requires flexibility; evening and occasional weekend work may be necessary to meet reporting deadlines or project needs.
  • This job description provides a general overview of key responsibilities and may evolve with ADO’s organizational development.
How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience and motivation for the role) to job@africadyslexia.org by October 20, 2025, at the latest. Please use the subject line: Application – Finance and Administration Manager.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Africa Dyslexia Organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, or any other status. We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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The Adult Reading History Questionnaire (ARHQ) is a screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in adults (Lefly & Pennington, 2000), but it can also help measure risk in children, especially before school age. Reading disability is highly heritable: about 30-60% percent of children born to a dyslexic parent will develop dyslexia. Thus, one way to estimate risk of reading disability in preschool children is to evaluate parents’ own reading history. The following questionnaire was developed using parents’ reports of their own reading history as well as actual testing of their children’s reading skills. If a parent scores high on the ARHQ, their child has a higher risk of developing a reading disability. It is important to note that the ARHQ is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis of either the parent or the child. If you have concerns about your child’s reading progress, we recommend that you contact your child’s school, a licensed child psychologist, or your child’s primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns.

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The Colorado Learning Disabilities Questionnaire – Reading Subscale (CLDQ-R) is a screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in school-age children (Willcutt, Boada, Riddle, Chhabildas, DeFries & Pennington, 2011). Normative scores for this questionnaire were developed based on parent-reports of their 6-18 year-old children, as well as actual reading testing of these children. Willcutt, et al. (2011) found that the CLDQ-R is reliable and valid. It is important to note that the CLDQ-R is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis. If you have concerns about your child’s reading progress, we recommend that you contact your child’s school, a licensed child psychologist, or your child’s primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns. For more information about the symptoms, causes and treatment of reading disability (dyslexia), please visit the International Dyslexia Association

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The Adult Reading History Questionnaire (ARHQ) is a self-report screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in adults (Lefly & Pennington, 2000). The ARHQ asks adults about their own reading history and current reading habits in order to estimate the risk that they may have a reading disability. Normative scores are based on actual testing, and Lefly & Pennington (2000) found that the ARHQ is reliable and valid. It is important to note that the ARHQ is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis. If you have concerns about your reading skills, we recommend that you contact a licensed psychologist or your primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns.

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