Job Summary
Manage day-to-day financial transactions and maintain accurate financial records. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the smooth operation of the company's accounting systems. Oversee the statutory compliance in Opcos. Advise Group Head on best financial practices to minimize wastage.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and end-of-year financial statements.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency between bank statements and the company's accounting records.
- Compliance and Taxation:
- Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and corporate financial policies, including preparing and filing tax returns.
- Prepare and submit for payment all statutory liabilities and share all relevant receipts and documents with client representatives.
- Invoice Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Prepare timely client invoices upon receipt of relevant data from HR and share them with client representatives.
- Manage invoicing, payments, and collections, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
- Expense Tracking: Monitor and record company expenses, ensuring that all costs are properly accounted for and remain within budget.
- General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of the company's financial transactions and ensure that the general ledger is up to date.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.
- Audit Support: Support external auditors during financial audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement in the accounting function to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Conduct review and evaluation on cost reduction opportunities.
- Daily banking on behalf of the company where applicable.
- Assist with procurement needs of the company.
- Ensure accountability by submitting timely reports to management (weekly and monthly).
Qualifications
- First Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2–3 years' work experience as an Accounts Officer or a related role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping.
- Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Strong IT and GRA E-Vat portal knowledge.
- Excellent attention to detail, good organizational and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Ghana