Job Description

The successful candidate shall support in the running of accounting, Taxation and financial activities of the organisation. He/ she shall also report on costs, productivity, margins and company expenditures. The role reports to the Financial Controller

Job Description

• Working with the procurement department to keep track of port charges with special focus on tax elements
• Lead in the preparation of withholding tax taxes and ensure timely review with superior.
• A full responsibility in the preparation of the monthly VAT tax returns and working with reports to ensure filing is done within timeline.
• Manage and maintain the company’s tax database.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, laws and acts by researching and being fully abreast with changes and current happenings within the industry.
• Evaluate tax regulations and suggest policies that diminish tax burden.
• Keep track of industry trends and changes related to taxes.
• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax reports.
• Support Finance Leaders in strategic analysis and assist with strategic planning especially tax
• Double check the entries made by all accounting staff and ensure the accuracy of the General Ledger and the generation of timely trial balance
• Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management account and ensure the timely submission finance leaders.
• Lead in the organization of all financial information and liaise with both internal and External Auditors in completing Audit
• Coordinate all statutory and compliance audit
• Keep track of all cost elements and ensure periodic entries are made in the ERP System for review and approval by superior.
• Review the fixed asset register, prepare journal and post into the ERP system for Financial Controller approval.
• Other duties as may be required

Required Skills or Experience

• A Minimum of a 1st degree in finance, accounting economics or any related areas with over  6 years industry related working experience  
• Chartered Accountant (either ICA-Ghana, ACCA etc) is a plus.

Skills / Competencies:

• Commercial and business awareness;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• An analytical approach to work;
• High numeracy and sound technical skills;
• Problem-solving skills and initiative;
• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others;
• Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
• High sense of purpose and integrity
• Ability to work in a high pressure job demand industry
• Ability to work in team
• Confidentiality
• Respect for authority