Financial Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

. Prepare financial reports for DCP Ghana to aid management decision making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

. Oversee reconciliation of DCP's bank account statements.

. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounts for DCP Ghana

. Oversee the maintenance of the fixed asset records and ensure proper accounting for fixed assets.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly financial reports

• Provide supervisory roles to all Finance team members

• Reversal and corrections of wrong postings and entries

• Posting period Journals (Provisions, Accruals & salary Journals)

• Post lifting bonus Accrued for the Month - while approval process is on. And posting actual bonus and rebate approved

• Review GL Postings of Charges on AGO with AGO Consumption Report and book any difference arising thereon

• Review Prepayment Schedule and post Recurring JVs on all Prepayment Balances. Ensure that new Prepayments are updated on Excel Prepayment Schedule.

• Review Accrual & Provision List to agree to the GL. Ensure that all previous provision & accrual are still relevant while those already settled are released.

• Post recurring entries (each entity should have list of recurring entries

• Prepare SFP analysis (Vendor, Debtor age analysis & Related Party Transactions)

• Preparation of balance sheet notes

• Any other duties that may be assigned

• Review of accounts in general looking out for reasonableness of figures produced by the system (SAP)

• Make accruals for all services received but not invoiced

• Review & Reconcile Payroll Summary Report to the GL Accounts.

. Note movements in Previous Month & Current Month GL Balances.

. Report and Obtain Explanations in writing from HRM for the Variances by E-Mail copy to CFO

• Review of all GL by the Accountant with CFO to confirm Completeness and Accuracy of GL Balances

• Prepare & Submit Comments on the Net Income Statements for Review & Discussion with CFO

• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

. Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related discipline.

• Relevant professional certification ( ACA, ACCA, CIMA,)

• Minimum of Seven (7) years relevant work experience.

Skills & Competence

. Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.

• Good understanding of micro and macroeconomic indices and their impact on the cement business.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of IFRS, finance best practices and other applicable reporting and accounting standards.

• Proven experience in planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.

• Very sound business acumen - financial and commercial knowledge.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Good leadership and people management skills.

• Strong problem solving skills.

• High ethical standards and integrity.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Working knowledge/ experience in the use of financial systems including SAP.

Benefits

BENEFITS

Private Health Insurance

Paid time off

Training and Development

13th cheque and annual performance bonus

Free lunch

1st, 2nd and 3rd tier pension contributions