The institution, a rapidly growing international Savings & Loans Company, with over 12 Branches in Ghana is seeking an Account Officer.

•   The Accountant is responsible for keeping the accounts, for delivering the standard range of financial information (general ledger and sub-ledgers, trial balances, balances, balance sheet and income statement, cash flow statement), and annex information required for financial analysis purpose and regulatory reporting.
•   He is also in charge of assessing the quality of basic information provided to him, of recommending improved ways to obtain and process it.
•   He shall keep the company updated regarding accounting environment issues in relation to international standards and regulatory framework.

Summary of Job Description;

•   To closely monitor the cash flows of the institution in order to inform his supervisor of potential problems
•   To assist in Treasury and Asset liability management
•   To contribute to the preparation of (trial balances, balances, balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in financial position)
•   Regulatory reporting to the Central bank
•   Assist in the preparation of Financial reports to internal and external users
•   Perform reconciliations to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the accounts
•   Bring to attention of his supervisor any matter considered as relevant regarding accounting, finance, treasury, tax, payroll, or budget matters
•   Provide both internal and external auditors with the required information

The Accountant shall demonstrate:

•   Ability to meet deadlines and to adhere to quality specifications established for financial documents;
•   Ability to forecast
•   Quality of the day-to-day bookkeeping, and of the regular financial statements
•   Respect of the timelines for production of regulatory reporting and financial statements
•   Writing and conceptual skills (procedures, instructions, formats)
•   Good command of spoken and written English

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics in addition to Part or Full qualification from Reputable Professional Accounting Bodies ( ACCA, CIMA, CA)
•   HND in Accounting, in addition to Part Qualification from Reputable Accounting Bodies ( ACCA, CIMA, CA)

WORK EXPERIENCE

•   A minimum of 2-3 years professional working experience in a Competitive business environment.
•   Experience in a Financial Institution is an advantage.

SKILLS

•   Practical experience in using computerised spreadsheets (Excel) data analysis and reporting;
•   Practical experience in using Accounting Software applications to record financial transactions, analyse data and generate reports.

PERSONAL TRAITS

•   Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills; self-disciplined; resolute and value driven.
•   Ability and desire to grow the company.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send CV to email address:

jobs@advansghana.com

Closing Date: 28 February, 2015