Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Summary:
Provide leadership and coordination of company financial planning, debt financing, and budget management functions. Ensure company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

Principal Accountabilities
Management:

•  Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
•  Manage outsourced functions.
•  Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organisational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.

Transactions:

•  Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
•  Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
•  Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
•  Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
•  Maintain the chart of accounts
•  Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
•  Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Reporting:

•  Issue timely and complete financial statements
•  Co-ordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
•  Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
•  Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
•  Provide for a system of management cost reports
•  Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

Compliance:

•  Co-ordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
•  Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
•  Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A first degree in Accounting/Finance. A master's degree plus membership of relevant professional body such as ACCA will be an added advantage.
•  Minimum of 3 years work experience in an Accounting/Finance role.
•  Must have an eye for detail and be very meticulous
•  Must be a team player and be able to lead

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants should please forward their CV and cover letter to:-

felicia.opoku@gokals-laborex.com

Closing Date:  23 October, 2012