Job Description

Our client, a credit bureau company is looking to hire a proactive Executive - Financial Accounting Officer to help with their operations in Ghana.

ROLE PROFILE
The successful candidate will support financial decision-making information by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data.

DUTIES/ 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 & GET FUND, 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 or Experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Degree qualification in accounting or relevant fields, with ICAG, ACCA in view
• 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in Finance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP Software (Navision or Oracle)
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to withstand higher work pressure.
• Must be deadline-Oriented
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Sharp time management skills
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data