Senior Accounts Officer

Recruiter
CFAO
Location
Accra
Salary
Up to GHs 48,000
Posted
14 Oct 2024
Closes
16 Oct 2024
Job role
Accountant
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time

With a presence in Africa for more than 170 years - operating in more than 39 countries on the continent and 6 overseas territories bringing together 22,600 employees from 68 nationalities with a diversified and complementary portfolio of activities with a leading position in the mobility and Healthcare branches and a challenger in Consumer and Infrastructure, we are seeking to hire a dynamic Senior Accounts Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Accountant and assist the team in the production of monthly financials for CFAO Ghana PLC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following;

  • Assist with the accurate maintenance of accounting records and allocation (general account, supplier, customer and individual)
  • Ensure that all entries in the books are supported by a journal entry approval form’ approved at the appropriate level (refer to DOA)
  • Ensure timely preparation and maintenance of monthly reconciliation file process in Blackline.
  • Supervise an accurate and clean intercompany account with the group.
  • Prepare the Monthly Management Report (MMR) to be validated by the Chief Accountant
  • Coordinate audit process and ensure a timely interim and yearly audit.
  • Assist with Preparation and filings of tax forms.
  • Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements of CFAO Equipment
  • Reconcile expenses, gross margin analysis and capex for Monthly Management Report (MMR)
  • Prepare monthly performance per BU file for CFAO Ghana PLC
  • Validate bank posting and petty cash transaction.
  • Train the account officers as and when the need arises.
  • Cover for Senior Accounts Officers in their absences
  • Perform any other duties assigned to you by the company.

Profile

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger entries, financial reporting, reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. You will work closely with internal and external auditors, ensure tax compliance, and support the financial planning and analysis functions to provide insights for business decision-making.

 

Applicant criteria

Education level

Bachelor or equivalent

Experience level

4 to 6 years

Languages

English (Professional)