Job Description

The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana is looking for dynamic, well-organized, qualified result-oriented and Practicing Christians to fill the following positions: Financial Accountant

Purpose
To support the Director of Finance (DoF) in carrying out the financial administration of the Church
            
Duties

• Supervise the accounts team in the discharge of their duties
• Drive the budget preparation and compilation process
• Lead the budgetary control process
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the overall operation of the financial administration of the Church
• Responsible for fixed assets management
• Supervise the treasury function
• General ledger management including balance sheet reconciliation
• Financial statements preparation
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of statutory audits
• Any other duties as may be assigned by DoF

Required Skills or Experience

• Must hold a minimum of BSc. Degree in Accountancy plus part two of either CA or ACCA with
• Three to five years relevant practical experience.
• Must have evidence of completing National Service.

           
Knowledge, experience and relevant skills set

• Good command over English Language with good report writing skills
• Be committed to meeting deadlines
• Multi-tasking and work well under pressure
• Understand and demonstrate good grasp of double-entry system
• Understand the tax system of Ghana and be able to compute relevant statutory deductions
• Must be numerate and computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Be familiar with QuickBooks accounting software
• Be a team player