Our client, a reputable financial services company with head office in Accra, seeks to recruit a Financial Accountant for its operations.

Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of Financial Reports, budgeting and compliance with internal/regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the maintenance, review of financial records and regularly prepare periodic reports to update management on the Company’s Financial status.
• Assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and accounting records
• Responsible for the co-ordination, consolidation and report on the performance of the various Business Units for the entire business.
• Analyse business operations, financial commitments, costs, revenues trends to develop projections for future revenue and expenses
• Co-ordinate, prepare, review, monitor budget and provide feedback to Management for efficient resource utilization.
• Prepare Monthly/Quarterly/Semi-Annual/Annual Bank of Ghana Returns
• Required to lead in all audit/inspection of Company and implement recommendations.
• Required to review, audit and authorise all transactions before capture into ERP System.
• In charge of implementation of and compliance with internal controls/regulatory requirements relating to financial reporting functions of the Company
• Co-ordinate, review and supervise the work assigned to the Finance function
• Ensure compliance with accounting and finance standards, best practices, and government regulations.
• Manage the maintenance, modification, operation, and implementation of assigned Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System; identify and resolve ongoing functional and technical issues; coordinate and test system modifications; recommend operational and procedural changes to the system as necessary.
• Audit and review the integrity of the reconciliations of the various general ledgers and sign off

Required Skills or Experience

Education:

• 1st Degree in Accounting, Economics or related field
• ACCA /ICA Member

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Experience in a Management role is desirable;

Required Functional Skills:

• Use of Excel Spreadsheet
• Use of Excel Power Point
• Financial Reporting
• Treasury Management
• Budget preparation
• Use of ERP Software