Role Overview
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Accounts Officer will assist in regulatory reporting, maintaining accounts, and delivering financial information including general ledger, sub-ledgers, trial balances, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, as well as providing annex information required for financial analysis.
Main Responsibilities
- Perform reconciliations to ensure account accuracy and completeness.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end closures and financial statement preparation.
- Assist in budget monitoring and follow-up.
- Compile, accrue, and process supplier invoice payments in appropriate ledgers.
- Prepare reports for internal and external users.
- Provide requisite information to internal and external auditors.
Required Skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to quality specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong reporting and communication skills.
- Excellent numeracy and analytical abilities.
- Effective time management and project prioritization.
- Strong critical thinking skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Attention to detail.
Challenges
- Handle pressure and perform duties efficiently and effectively.
- Deliver results on or before deadlines.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a recognized institution.
- Part II qualified professional accountant from reputable institutions (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, etc.).
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience in reconciliations.
- Understanding of the microfinance sector is an advantage.
Location
Accra
Application Instructions
To apply, click here and complete the online application form.
Closing Date: 26 July, 2024
