The requirement is for an Executive – Financial Accounting. This position is based in Accra, Ghana.
Key responsibilities:
- Book-keeping and closing of accounting books on a monthly and annual basis with accuracy and adherence to local standards / IFRS.
- Preparing monthly financial statements.
- Handling annual audit
- Handling all statutory matters/returns (i.e., VAT, WHT, PAYE, NHIL & GETFUND, Covid Levy etc.)
and ensure timely filing to GRA. - Assisting the team in preparing monthly MIS for senior management with detailed analysis of the performance.
- Assisting the team in preparing project profitability reports and helping them make business decisions.
- Preparation of salary transfers and posting them in the system
- Managing relationship with vendors and suppliers to ensure maximum utilization of credit periods and effective management of working capital
- Assisting the team in the preparation of various reports for the Management.
- Dealing with banks for corporate and retail banking requirements
- Maintaining Fixed Asset Register
- Documentation and record-keeping; maintaining legal agreements, regulatory documents etc.
Required skills:
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP Software (Navision or Oracle)
- Ability to work independently.
Desired Knowledge & experience:
- Degree qualification in accounting or relevant fields, with ICAG, ACCA in view
- 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in Finance.