A reputable Upstart Health Insurance Company, a subsidiary of a broadly diversified world class organization who specializes in providing protection against the costs of medical services to employers, employees and families.

The Opportunity

The Accountant will serve as the financial controller and will report directly to the Managing Director. The position is a key appointment for the organization and will be accountable for the Accounting Operations of the company. Responsibilities will include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or international Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Reference code: HLBGMS-03

Responsibilities

•   Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
•   Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
•   Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
•   Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly, process payroll in a timely manner, and ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
•   Maintain the chart of accounts, an orderly accounting filling system and controls over accounting transactions
•   Ensure that all contractual obligations of the company towards its clients and customers are met
•   Issue timely and complete financial statements
•   Coordinate the preparation of the company annual report and recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of the company operations
•   Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
•   Provide for a system of management cost reports and financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions and contract negotiations
•   Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
•   Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
•   Comply with government reporting requirement and tax filing.
•   Knowledge of general insurance principles, law and regulations pertaining to the health insurance industry in Ghana
•   Ability to create a vision and an environment that inspires the team to achieve outstanding business results
•   Demonstrate excellence in execution: P&L management, cost contro, driving for business result, entrepreneurship at the company level
•   Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
•   Unquestioned integrity and strong influencing skills
•   Mission-driven, gender and culturally sensitive

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The applicant should have a minimum bachelor's degree in accounting or busiess administration, or equivalent business experience and 7 years of progressively responsible experience as an accountant for a major company or division of a large corporation. Preference will be given to candidates with the ACCA, CA, CMA, CPA or FFCA designation. Insurance industry experience will be an added
•   Proficiency in both oral and written English is a requirement

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are invited to send their curriculum vitae and cover letter quoting the job reference cost to:-

The Managing Director
Bell Global Management Services
P.O.Box CT 8257
Cantonments, Accra

or email:

recruitmentlife2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 16 August, 2014