Job Brief:
The accountant is responsible for managing and preparing financial reports, tracking the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and tax obligations. The accountant will also ensure the efficiency of company operations by analysing financial records, tax returns, budgets, and accounting documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial statements, schedules, and other relevant reports.
- Execute weekly, quarterly, and yearly accounting operations, including tax reporting.
- Reconcile General Ledger (GL) accounts.
- Review and manage employee vendor accounts and travel expenses.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and REs, focusing on SGA, CAPEX, and cash flow.
- Reconcile vendor accounts and manage the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GRIR) account.
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
- Conduct bank reconciliations.
- Support the year-end statutory audit process.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly statutory payments, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other taxes.
- Ensure the accuracy and currency of customer account details and records.
- Reconcile and document outstanding sales balances.
- Supervise the Accounts Officer.
- Address and resolve customer queries and issues in line with company policies.
- Assist in the collection of overdue accounts through various communication channels.
- Generate and distribute invoices; follow up on payments and allocate them accordingly.
- Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments, and discrepancies.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Review and generate Accounts Receivable (AR) aging reports to ensure compliance.
- Assist with month-end closing activities.
- Compile data and prepare monthly AR metrics.
- Support payroll management processes.
Key Skills:
- High integrity and self-motivation.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Advanced numeracy and IT proficiency with strong analytical abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Full or partial qualification in ICA or ACCA.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.
- Experience in ERP system administration is an added advantage.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Tema, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Tema, Greater Accra Region, Ghana