Reports To : Finance Manager
Business Unit : Finance & Accounts
Internal Relationship : Finance Team

External Relationship    

•   Subsidiaries
•   Suppliers/Vendors
•   Financial Institutions
•   SSNIT
•   Tax Agencies (IRS, VAT)
•   External Auditors

Role Purpose:   
Responsible for providing support for financial operations; including recording, reporting and reconciling financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Prepare payment vouchers for cost centres and process for approval/payment.
•   Prepare cheques and process for approval and payment in line with approved guidelines.
•   Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements for review by manager.
•   Monitor and coordinate bank transactions and conduct reconciliation activities on monthly/periodic basis.
•   Prepare monthly expenditure reports on on-going Projects for review by superior.
•   Prepare SSNIT and PAYE returns for payment to statutory institutions.
•   Review, recommend and process for approval expenditures submitted by various departments in VAP
•   Prepare/Process monthly payroll for employees for review/approval.
•   Prepare Cash Book on daily basis.
•   Maintain and update records of all accounting transactions at VAP.
•   Maintain good working relationships with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders related to job function.
•   Collate data for the preparation of periodic financial reports.
•   Perform any other duty assigned by superior.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND in Accounting; ACCA, CIMA, CA Part I or its equivalent plus 2-3 years relevant working  experience.

Knowledge and Skills

•   Knowledge in the use of accounting methodologies and tools.
•   Knowledge of the Accounting Standards and related regulations.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills
•   Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively with all categories of employees.
•   Ability to meet deadlines.
•   Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
•   Analytical skills
•   Good interpersonal skills.
•   Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other accounting software and tools.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their resumes to:

ctornu@vapghana.com

Closing Date: 28 February, 2015