A reputable communications and advertising company in Ghana is seeking to employ talented persons for the following vacancy: Senior Accountant / Finance Manager

Purpose of the Job

• The purpose of this role is to plan and co-ordinate activities in the accounting department, to record and provide accurate accounting information and data on the company’s financial transactions within the framework of the accounting procedures and standards, statutory requirements and company’s policies

Key responsibilities and duties

• Manage the company’s entire financial and accounting processes
• Supervise the staff of the department to keep financial and accounting records.
• Ensure the company maintains proper accounting records
• Maintain effective internal controls over monies received, spent and banked on daily basis
• Prepare monthly management and periodic accounts and reports for management information and action
• Establish letters of credit to overseas suppliers for supply of raw materials
• Liaise with relevant external agencies and organization’s such as GRA, SSNIT, banks for bank reconciliation and submission of statutory returns
• Prepare draft annual statutory accounts for external auditors to work on
• Collate data and prepare annual budgets and monitor compliance with budgets, analyze and report on variances

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field with 5 years of relevant industry work experience in a thriving organization
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a reputable organization
• A professional qualification such as a Certified Internal Auditor from the institute of internal auditors Ghana and/or CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is an added advantage
• Hands-on experience in auditing or verification of financial transactions is required

Location: Accra