Senior Accountant
Company Description
CSquared is a leading fiber infrastructure technology company that invests in open-access broadband-enabling infrastructure throughout Africa. By optimizing service delivery for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), CSquared brings high-quality broadband connectivity. Our collaborative approach involves working closely with partners to establish robust networks, customized based on market needs, to ensure efficient and affordable access to world-class connectivity.
Role Summary
The Accountant is expected to support the business on all finance-related and operational matters and will be a critical support to the Finance Lead. This role is essential to provide support to the Finance Lead and be a solid backup. The Senior Accountant will provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports. This role is based in Accra, Ghana.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting and Reporting
· Ensuring all financial transactions are recorded in line with applicable GAAP and company policy.
· Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
· Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
· Prepare narratives on the month’s performance compared to the prior month and the budget; YTD performance versus the YTD budget and the prior year.
· Ensure comprehensive reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including: Cash reconciliation, Payables ageing (incl vendor credit balances), Receivables ageing (incl customer credit balances), Inventory ageing, PPE movements, Staff accounts (travel advances, due from employees, etc.)
· Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
· Secure financial information by completing database backups.
2. Tax Affairs and Audits Management
· Manage Tax Affairs and Audits.
· Ensure all tax returns are submitted on time as regulated, and the minimum tax payable.
· Ensure timely submission of annual audited year-end packs.
· Clean audit reports and favorable internal audit reports.
· Ensure internal and external audits are carried out effectively at the least possible audit cost.
3. Treasury Management
· Ensures an optimal level of cash at the bank is maintained.
· Monitors and controls the flow of cash receipts and disbursements.
4. Supplier and Inventory Management
· Coordinates vendor setup process and payment management.
· Monitor and track all inbound and outbound inventory.
· Raises purchase orders for vendors.
· Acts as a point of contact on vendor issues.
· Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
· Ensures timely dispatch of vendor withholding tax certificates.
5. CAPEX Management
· Monitors CAPEX expenditures and ensures adequate recording and reporting.
· Coordinates the annual asset management processes, such as verification.
6. Billing and Receivables Management
· Reviews aging reports and advises on the matching of payments to invoices.
· Ensures correct application of payments, withholding, credits, etc., updates withholding tax trix.
· Ensures adherence to CSquareG’s collections.
Requirements
· BSc/BA in Accounting/Finance, and must be a qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA).
· Five years of relevant work experience in reporting & financial management.
· Hands-on experience in IFRS and OHADA reporting.
· Proficiency in ODoo ERP accounting software.
· Demonstrates advanced accounting, corporate finance, and reporting skills.
· Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and be deadline-oriented.
· Exhibits excellent communication and coordination skills.
· Knowledgeable of the general regulatory norms of the telecom sector.
· Possesses exceptional organizational skills and the ability to carry out multiple and intricate tasks.
· Fluency in French is an added advantage.
How to apply
Submit a CV to hr@csquared.com
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana