Job Description

• Assist with general accounting procedures.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports to senior management or other stakeholders.
• Prepare a monthly Bank Reconciliation Statement for review.
• Assist in establishing yearly and quarterly budget and making relevant and necessary changes    throughout the year.
• Assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts, assess cash inflows and outflows.
• Monitor actual performance against the budgeted targets and provide analysis on variances for review.
• Prepare vouchers and cheques for the release of funds, general expenses and procure logistics as approved.
• Ensure maximum compliance of tax laws, especially with withholding taxes in all purchases.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports and filings within the prescribed deadlines.
• Update the Fixed Asset Register by ensuring that it agrees to the ledger balance(s).
• Prepare and update the Accounts Receivable Reports. 
• File payment vouchers and receipts and keep soft copies of all payments and receipts using Excel or any accounting software.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Assist in monitoring and managing cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for the business.
• Helps in quarterly inventory counts and update the inventory records into the ERP Software.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to assist the auditors by assembling and providing all necessary financial documents and  information for auditing.

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum qualification of a Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or ACCA/ICA Level II.
• Three (3) years prior experience in Accounting and Finance role.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to use Accounting Software such as ERP will be added advantage.

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think critically in the decision-making process.
• High standard of ethics in analyzing use of resources.

Office Location
The office of the Finance Officer will be at the organization’s head office located at  Tesano in Accra.