Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: GHS 6,000 Net per Month
Industry: Trading & Distribution
Job Summary
Our client, an established trading company based in Dormaa Ahenkro in the Bono Region, is seeking a competent, detail-oriented and reliable Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage its day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records and support effective financial management.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial transactions, monitoring income and expenditure, preparing financial reports, managing receivables and payables, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and tax requirements.
This position requires a hands-on accounting professional who is comfortable managing the financial records of a trading business, working with accounting software and providing management with accurate financial information to support business decisions.
The company will arrange initial training and support to help the successful candidate become familiar with the accounting system and its implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping and Financial Record Management
- Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
- Record daily sales, purchases, receipts, payments and other business transactions.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are correctly classified and posted.
- Reconcile bank accounts, cashbooks, supplier statements and other relevant accounts regularly.
- Ensure proper filing and documentation of invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and supporting financial records.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Monitor customer accounts, outstanding invoices and payment collections.
- Maintain accurate records of supplier invoices, outstanding balances and payment obligations.
- Prepare payment schedules and support timely settlement of approved supplier invoices.
- Follow up on overdue customer payments and provide regular debtor reports to management.
- Reconcile customer and supplier accounts to ensure the accuracy of balances.
- Monitor credit transactions and assist management in controlling outstanding receivables.
- Cash Flow and Financial Management
- Monitor daily cash inflows and outflows to support effective cash flow management.
- Prepare periodic cash flow reports and forecasts.
- Track business expenditure and identify opportunities for cost control.
- Support the preparation of budgets and monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets.
- Provide management with accurate financial information to support operational and commercial decisions.
- Inventory and Trading Accounts
- Work with relevant operational staff to reconcile stock purchases, sales and inventory records.
- Assist in monitoring inventory valuation, cost of goods sold and gross profit margins.
- Identify and report discrepancies between stock records and financial accounts.
- Support periodic stocktaking exercises and the reconciliation of physical stock against recorded inventory.
- Ensure accurate accounting treatment of stock purchases, returns, discounts and other trading transactions.
- Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management accounts.
- Produce profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports.
- Prepare regular summaries of sales, purchases, expenses, receivables and payables.
- Analyse financial performance and highlight significant variances, risks and areas requiring management attention.
- Provide timely financial reports to support business planning and decision-making.
- Tax Compliance and Internal Controls
- Assist in preparing and submitting applicable tax returns, including VAT and other statutory obligations.
- Maintain accurate tax records and ensure appropriate documentation is available for statutory reporting.
- Support compliance with Ghana Revenue Authority requirements and relevant financial regulations.
- Implement and maintain appropriate financial controls to safeguard company funds and assets.
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing relevant records and documentation.
- Identify financial irregularities and recommend corrective measures.
- Accounting Software and Systems
- Maintain financial records using approved accounting software.
- Work with an appointed accounting software consultant during the initial system setup and training period.
- Ensure accurate entry, classification and reconciliation of transactions within the accounting system.
- Maintain proper electronic records and support the integrity of financial data.
- Recommend improvements to existing bookkeeping processes and financial reporting procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Requirements
- HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- A minimum of ACCA Level 1 completed (Applied Knowledge level) or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification at a comparable stage.
- At least 2–3 years of relevant practical accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Demonstrable experience maintaining accounting records, preparing reconciliations and producing financial reports.
- Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management and general ledger accounting.
- Working knowledge of Ghanaian taxation and relevant statutory compliance requirements.
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
- Willingness and ability to work full-time in Dormaa Ahenkro.
Added Advantages
- Previous accounting experience in a trading, wholesale, retail or distribution business.
- Practical experience using accounting software.
- Experience with inventory accounting, stock reconciliation and cost management.
- Familiarity with preparing management accounts and supporting statutory audits.
Required Skills and Personal Attributes
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- High levels of integrity, honesty and professional confidentiality.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to identify accounting discrepancies and resolve them effectively.
- Clear communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- A practical, proactive and results-oriented approach to financial management.
- Ability to work collaboratively with management, suppliers, customers and operational staff.
Salary and Benefits
- Monthly Salary: GHS 6,000 Net (Take-Home Pay).
- Salary flexibility may be considered for exceptionally qualified and experienced candidates.
- Initial accounting software training and accounting system support arranged by the employer.
- Opportunity to take responsibility for the accounting function of an established trading business.
- Professional development through practical exposure to financial management and business operations.