Portside International is an International Group of companies, with its head office located in the Netherlands. Portside has two companies in Ghana, PortsMine Limited and MTG. PortsMarine is engaged in the ship’s agency business and MTG is engaged in the Container Terminal business.

As part of our continued expansion, the group are looking to appoint a Senior Accountant based in our Tema Offices.

Job Summary:
Responsible for most complex activities associated with general ledger, financial /operating reports.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

•   Performs complex duties related to preparation and analysis of Financial information to record transactions, prepare financial reports, and review and verify accuracy
•   Compiles consolidates, and conduct complex analysis of accounting and financial information
•   Prepare balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements and other accounting schedules and reports
•   Conduct research and analysis on complex issues, and prepares strategic recommendations to management based on analysis
•   Identifies control weaknesses, communications to management, and operates in a lead capacity in making remedial changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk
•   Makes appropriate journal entries to general ledger
•   Leads monthly and annual reconciliations and close activities for assigned accounts
•   Steer/Coach less experienced Accountants

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
•   Minimum of 5-7 years Accounting experience
•   Intermediate level of Relevant professional work experience in the field of study required
•   Strong Microsoft Office skills
•   Strong operational knowledge of Sage Pastel
•   Good analytical skills
•   Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
•   Good leadership skills
•   Attention to detail

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and Qualified candidates are to forward their applications and CVs to:

The Financial Controller at:

info@portside.ch   ref: Application Senior Accountants

Closing Date: 19 July, 2013

For more information on the company please see: www.portside.ch