Senior Accounting Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Reporting

• Prepare financial statements with commentary.
• Conduct General Ledger (GL) reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile supporting schedules for month-end reviews.
• Approve all journal entries.

Accounts Payable & Tax Management

• Process invoices and book expense accruals.
• Maintain expense accrual schedules.
• Reconcile bank transactions and vendor accounts.
• Manage tax-related matters, including Withholding Tax (WHT), Value Added Tax (VAT), and Corporate Income Tax (CIT).
• Handle prepayments and ensure accurate tax filings.

Revenue & Accounts Receivables

• Manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collections.
• Oversee revenue recognition processes.
• Handle intercompany accounting transactions.
• Manage customer advance receipts and amortization.

Inventory & Fixed Assets Management

• Maintain inventory accounting, valuation, and reporting.
• Monitor and report inventory movements and adjustments.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, valuation, and recognition.
• Ensure proper monitoring and reporting of fixed assets

SUPERVISORY ROLES

N/A

INTERNAL RELATIONS

• Coordinate with all departments to obtain accurate and timely data for financial reporting.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• Maintain contacts with company’s clients, Auditors, Ghana Revenue Authority, Banks and other financial statutory organizations.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSETS

• Responsible for protection, conservation and efficient utilization of all ASSETS including computers and cash assigned to the department.

COMPETENCIES

Educational & Experience Required

• A university degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting related field from a reputable university.
• A professional qualification in Accounting (ACCA, ICAG, CIMA etc.)
• Minimum of 2-5 years working experience.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of the Ghana and French tax laws
• Ability to understand accounting concepts, principles and systems.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements for management.
• Sound knowledge of Ghana company’s code.
• Ability to prepare Fixed Assets and Inventory Reports.
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles, systems and techniques.
• Knowledge of International Accounting Standards such as IFRS, IAS, etc.
• Ability to design and implement financial processes and systems.
• Readiness to Travel to different locations.

PERSONALITY

• Assertiveness – ability to articulate viewpoints and stick to them where necessary.
• Attention to details, be concerned with, or analyze detail without getting bogged down.
• Ability to keep to time and other commitments; delivers on commitments made to others.
• Good presentation and verbal communication skills
• Integrity – being truthful, trustworthy, and reliable.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES

• Leadership – ability to explain company vision, values and standards to team members and set the appropriate examples.
• Ability to build a cohesive work team and motivate team members
• Ability to undertake short, medium and long-range planning and execute work plans.
• Knowledge of decision making and problem solving