Accountant

A Reputable Construction / Real Estate Firm seeks the services of an Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Job Location: Takoradi, Western Region

Job Description

• Ensure accurate, complete & timely financial and management reporting, including monthly management accounts, balance sheet control
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis from time to time, to assist the management team in evaluating profitability of income streams, and potential for cost efficiencies
• Statutory Accounts & audit liaison
• Timely submission of all external reporting e.g. Register General's Department
• Oversight of all restricted funds, including the financial elements of grant applications & claims, monthly reconciliation of all restricted fund accounts
• Trustee reporting - providing finance and other reports as required for quarterly meetings
• Manage budget process & consolidation, including periodic re-forecasts
• Continuous review all finance policies & internal control procedures
• Responsibility for all tax affairs
• Risk Management - maintain Risk Register, updating quarterly with SMT and Board of Directors
• Treasury & Working Capital Management - authorization of weekly electronic and manual payments, liaison with bankers, managing foreign exchange requirements through spot and forward purchasing
• Responsible for all the firm's insurance responsibilities ensuring cover appropriate for the firm's requirements
• Property/ Office Management,including ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, managing supplier contracts (e.g. landlord, office machines)

Qualification and Requirements

• A minimum of degree is required. The job seeker needs to have an ACCA or CA and advance knowledge in taxation
• At least 3-5 years work experience