Job Vacancy For Business Accountant

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Job Vacancy For Business AccountantA reputable institution is seeking to recruit a Business Accountant.Job Title: Business Accountant
Reporting Reports to: Directors/Chief Operating Officer/Finance Director
Division/Department: Finance & Admin
Supervisor's Functions: Managing all Treasury & Business Finance Functions in the company.Position Summary (why the job exists)
  • This job position is the focal point for all Business Accounting &Finance including Finance Controls, Administration, Logistics, Procurement and Document Controls.
  • This role has high visibility and major interfaces with Leadership, Financial and Tax Authorities, Major and Local community vendors and various stakeholders.
  • This role involves supporting strategy formulation and commercial decisions for the organization, including supporting in planning, budgets, operational and project performance management.
  • The role also involves execution and application of the organization's financial and business controls framework across the various line teams.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities (what the job does) in concise and clear terms. Avoid statements describing incumbent performance.Treasury, Finance Controls and Taxation
  • Implement Finance Controls and Taxation Policies and Procedures across the organisation.
  • Prepare Monthly Management reports and Financial Statements.
  • Maintain fixed assets register in accounting system and conduct spot and planned physical counts. Clear Fixed Assets. Control Account of new Fixed Assets purchased and label them.
  • Conduct spot and planned physical count of inventory.
  • Prepare Month End Fixed Assets and Inventory Schedule, to support the Months Financial Statements.
  • Support Operations in the preparation of Operations and Maintenance as well as all support services (Logistics, Security, IT and Safety) budget..
  • Prepare monthly financial and management information reporting on the performance of theorganisation.
  • Responsible for all banking and Treasury activities of the organization.
  • Prepare Bank reconciliations at Month end.
  • Maintain petty cash and issue reconciliation statement at the end of each month.
  • Enter all petty cash transactions in Accounting Systems.
  • Prepare schedule for filing PAYE, SSNIT, VAT, WHT and Minor Taxes. Reconcile Tax Accounts at the end of each month. File all Tax returns for each month.
  • Prepare annual budgets and Business Plans for the organisation.
  • Act as the liaison between the Company and the banks, tax authorities, tax consultants, and external auditors.
Logistics
  • Assist in coordinating and maintaining records of lodging at hotels used by the organisation.
  • Schedule vehicles and transport coordination.
  • Arrange international and ground transportation, meet and greet for all business travelers locally and international.
  • Manage provisions and general office supplies to ensure optimal reorder levels for stationery, fuel and grocery, toiletries, mugs, glasses etc ensuring adherence to company stock management procedure.
Contract & Procurement
  • Evaluate and create Purchase and Release Purchase Order.
  • Receive and match purchase invoices for payment processing.
  • Carry out monthly reconciliation of all vendors and issue age analysis report at end of each Month.
Document Control
  • File all Finance, Logistics and Procurement related documents on Document Systems and keep hard copies on file.
Qualification Required & ExperienceKnowledge:
  • Degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics or Accounting from a University/Polytechnic, or professional Accounting Certification. Knowledge of accounting, Controls, and Financial systems.
  • At least 5 years' relevant post university relevant experience.
Key Skills:
  • Knowledge of finance controls
  • Technical knowledge and application of International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Analytical and able to communicate effectively
  • Knowledge of Financial Applications such as SUN, QuickBooks, Sage etc.
  • Able to plan effectively and monitor progress
  • Knowledge of Local Country Tax Regime
  • Governance & Controls - attention to detail, willingness to challenge, process awareness
  • Knowledge of Procurement procedures and Negotiating skills
Abilities
  • Ability to resolve disputes and communicate effectively with customers
  • Ability to motivate self to achieve goals. use of initiative
  • Ability to manage stress and work under pressure
  • Ability to speak and write English and French fluently
Behaviours:
  • Independent
  • A self-starter
  • Maximizes business opportunities.
  • High personal integrity
  • Demonstrates courage,
  • Delivers results through others
  • Impartial and balanced individual
Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobInterested applicants should send their CVs email address below:info@africantowers.comClosing Date: 12 August, 2019

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