Overview

A reputable company in Accra is urgently seeking for the services of an Accounts & Finance Analyst.

Job Description:

• Develop a 5 year strategic action plan on how you will effectively discharge your duties as the Analyst (Finance & Accounts).
• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of Finance, budgeting and accounting administration.
• Advise Management on Investment and financial matters.
• Comply with financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Review employee’s payment plan including SSF contribution, welfare, provident fund, etc.
• Review accounting and budgeting administration manual for payment vouchers which also includes accounting software.
• Ensure that the finance and accounting systems in the company are well organized and in line with International Financial and accounting standards.
• Review our finance and risk policy for the company and advise the Chief Executive Officer in all accounting and risk management mechanisms when necessary.
• Monitor budget allocations, expenditure, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and /fiscal practices are followed.
• Assist departments in writing special departmental accounting reports.
• Prepare periodic statements of variance analysis.
• Manage Tax and tax-related issues.
• Negotiate issues of financial matters on behalf of the company.
• Ensure effective documentation of all financial transactions.
• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Preparation of a periodic set of financial statements, as required by Management and Law, and liaising with external auditors on all statutory audits.
• Review and implement accounting and internal control systems and monitor people and work activities to ensure compliance with such systems.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Prepare and analyse cash flow forecasts, business plans and financial models.
• Prepare cash flow projections to model business processes for actual or hypothetical transactions.
• Assist with a financial model for potential merger and acquisition.
• Assist with liquidation and valuation analysis
• Develop inception reports/state of company affairs of clients.
• Preparation and participation in company presentations and new business presentations.
• Submit regular reports on the performance of business projects.
• Any other duty assigned by management.

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Entry Requirement for Position: A Second Degree in Accountancy, Finance, OR
• Membership in a recognized Professional Accountancy Body e.g. ACCA, ICA
• Five years of extensive experience in Finance and Accounts or related field