Job Description

Accounting (30%)

• Responsible for assigned accounting transactions in our system and ensure the correctness of imputation,
• Prepares payments after verifying all the required documentation and requesting approval for disbursements,
• Perform periodical accounting closing,
• Follow the accounting procedures and rules of the Ghana, in order to assure that the information presented in the financial reports is correct,
• The compliance of invoices, salaries is verified according to the procedures, and their timely payment is assured,
• Ensure the daily management of banking relations,
• Ensure a quarterly update of asset inventory,
• Support to internal and external audits,
• May carry out some administrative and logistics task (Transport, procurement, bookings,…)
• Assist in budgets preparation, reviews and monitoring.

Taxation (40%)

• Prepare tax declaration and social contributions to GRA,…and pay them timely;
• Manage and facilitate controls for tax authorities and administrators;
• Generate the annual financial statements and have them filed within acceptable legal timelines
• Manage the tax audits.

Recovery, Stock, AR, Fleet and fuel management (30%)

• Ensure recovery is done daily and no delays on cash receipts from customers.
• Ensure significant accounts are closely managed and mitigate any risks around them.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision of all accountants
• Assist in monitoring the use of cash and archive properly and efficiently/effectively.

• Responsible for assigned accounting transactions in our system and ensure the correctness of imputation,
• Prepares payments after verifying all the required documentation and requesting approval for disbursements,
• Perform periodical accounting closing,
• Follow the accounting procedures and rules of the Ghana, in order to assure that the information presented in the financial reports is correct,
• The compliance of invoices, salaries is verified according to the procedures, and their timely payment is assured,
• Ensure the daily management of banking relations,
• Ensure a quarterly update of asset inventory,
• Support to internal and external audits,
• May carry out some administrative and logistics task (Transport, small procurement, bookings,…)

Required Skills or Experience

• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in areas relevant to the assignment;
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing;
• Analytical capabilities and skills to deal with financial management issues, especially in advising applicants and recipients on the design and implementation of acceptable financial management systems;
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize own work program and ability to deliver assignments in a timely and efficient manner;
• Very good interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment
• High computer skills (MS Office package)
• Competence in the use of Accounting Softwares, and ability to help organize data and information retrieval systems; knowledge of QUICKBOOKS and SAP ERP is desirable.

• Plus 5 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• A professional accounting certification/qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent) would be a plus;

• Bachelor's Degree + 5 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• A professional accounting certification/qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent) would be a plus;

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.