Accounting Officer at Legendary Foods Ltd
Legendary Foods Ltd
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
Accurately reconcile accounts payable and receivables promptly.
Ensure the timely processing of certain payments.
Ability to manage internal relationships for competing resources
Ability to enforce company’s procurement, expenditure, reporting, asset control, inventory control, collections, credit and other related policies. Ability to identify gaps and report them effectively.
Must have high attention to detail and communicate well both verbally and in written format with local and global parties.
Prepare taxes and file tax returns on time.
Ensure the proper documentation of all financial transactions by entering account information and supporting documentation.
Provide financial security by ensuring compliance with internal control measures.
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing database backups on time.
Accurately prepare balance sheets and profit/loss statements for the company monthly.
Audit financial transactions and documents.
Enforce compliance with all financial policies and regulations by employees.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations & company by keeping financial information confidential.
Assist in preparing for all month-end and year-end close processes.REQUIREMENTS:MandatoryBachelor’s degree in accounting from a recognized university.
Proven experience as an account officer or similar role.
Excellent working knowledge of accounting software (preferably SAGE).
Proficient in G-suite products.Core competenciesStrong understanding and application of cost accounting principles and inventory management.
Strong understanding and application of cost accounting principles: COGS, including direct labour and overheads
Strong understanding and application of all regulatory requirements: PAYE, SSNIT, and remittances
Strong understanding and application of all regulatory requirements on taxation in Ghana: WTH, VAT, Corporate tax, etc.
Ability to build and maintain critical external relationships, including Government authorities, financial institutions, vendors, sub-contractors, etc.
Ability to review services/supply bids and negotiate pricing/payment terms.
The ease with physical and electronic recordkeeping of all financial records and supporting documentation.
Payroll Management, including overtime calculation and verification, regular salary and time clock pay, casual workers management and payment
Ability to supervise and manage cashflow requirements of multiple accounts such as petty cash, mobile money, and banking.
Ability to perform all cash management related tasks related to banking, ex: online payee maintenance, electronic file submissions, statement download, etc.
Can work well under pressure
Ability to perform under tight timelines
Ability to create processes and systems where they don’t exist or require updatingAdditional desired qualitiesComfort with and quick grasp of online applications & software
Ability, willingness, and initiative to learn/research/enhance skills
Entrepreneurial mentality
Ability to comprehend the inter-dependencies of multiple teams and ramifications to accounting/finance
Excellent interpersonal communication that is transparent, concise, and accurate
Professional certification with a recognized body (ACCA, CA, etc.)Start Date: As soon as possibleCompensation: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and expertise.
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