Job Vacancy For Accountant / Account Clerk



Job brief

We are looking for IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT, a passionate 1) Account Manager and 2) Account Clerk who will partner with and ensure the long-term success of our business financial management.

•   Responsible for applying professional knowledge and skills in the preparation and presentation of financial and other decision oriented information to assist management in the formulation of policies and in planning.
•   This position is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
•   This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.

Primary responsibilities

•   Analyze and interpret financial information that corporate executives need in order to make sound business decisions.
•   Review, monitor and advise on costs inherent in the business.
•   Financial forecasting and planning.
•   Supervise staff
•   Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
•   Assist in daily banking requirements.
•   Ensure accurate and timely processing of pay transactions.
•   Ensure that periodic Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
•   Supports budget and forecasting activities.
•   Collaborates with other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
•   Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
•   Responds to inquiries from the Managing Director and other firm wide managers regarding financial issues, reporting requests etc.
•   Assist in development and implementation of new procedures to enhance financial management of the business
•   Training and mentor new and existing staff as needed.

General accounts receivable functions

•   Prepare and submit customer invoices
•   Code, post and receipt payments
•   Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
•   Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations
•   Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payment

General accounts payable functions

•   Check, verify and process invoices
•   Prepare payments vouchers
•   Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
•   Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
•   Maintain vendor files

General Payroll functions

•   Collect, confirm and process timesheets and overtime
•   Verify taxes and other deductions
•   Prepare and distribute payroll checks

General support functions

•   Update, verify and maintain accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records
•   Assist in month end reporting procedures
•   Administer, track and audit petty cash
•   Assist with employee expense reports
•   Liaise with other departments/customers/vendors on all financial and accounting issues

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of Higher National Diploma
•   Attention to detail
•   1 - 5 years’ working experience in accounting position
•   Qualified or Part qualified Chartered Accountant is an added advantage
•   MS Office, Excel and knowledge of accounting software use
•   Proven accounting work experience
•   Superb teamwork skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should sent their CV’s with contact details to the email:

recruitment_ngroup@yahoo.co.uk

For more information, call 0547-322955

Closing Date: 31 August, 2015