Posts Tagged ‘Accounting Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Accountant At M & E Ghana Ltd

Posted on: March 19th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{M & E Ghana Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

Job Summary

•   The position is accountable for the financial and risk management operations of the company
•   She/ he will be responsible for the entire function of financial operations including planning, business analysis, budgeting, costing, and financial reporting.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•   Develop, direct, and coordinate and account for actual, forecast and the business plan processes.
•   Develop financial and management information, including profit and cost center financial framework, and internal control systems to help the management in cost control and decision making.
•   Liaise with banks, external auditors, managing long term & short term financing arrangements.
•   Develop and implement structures and methodology for completion of statutory and internal audit of the company.
•   Support the corporate planning group through financial analysis, risk & treasury management and analysis of cash flows.
•   Responsible for tax planning, statutory taxation, and external relations related to tax reporting.
•   Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash & Banking and Inventory.
•   Prepare, supervise and guide in the preparation of financial management reports, financial statements and ensure timely financial statutory compliances

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
•   Membership of an Accountancy body (CIMA, ACCA, ICA GH, etc) is a significant advantage.
•   5 – 7 years’ work experience in a similar position in an electrical
•   engineering company or industry
•   Must be honest, team player and strong organizational skills
•   Strong computer skills including knowledge of enterprise accounting software

Location: Spintex Road, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send electronic submissions, including a cover letter and updated curriculum vitae to:-

mnerecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 02 April, 2015

Job Vacancy For Accounts Officer

Posted on: March 19th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

A reputable company in Accra wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of:- Accounts Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants must posses a first degree in Accounting from a reputable institution
•   Minimum of one year working experience after National Service

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible persons are to forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) to the following address:-

applications19@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 10 April, 2015

Job Vacancy For Female Accountant / Cashier At Tropical Freshfoods Company Ltd

Posted on: March 18th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Tropical Freshfoods Company Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

Job Description

•   Female accountant to play cashiering role in hospital needed. Salary ranges from GHC400 depending on experience.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum qualification is diploma/HND and above with 2 years experience.

Location: Kaneshie, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications must be forwarded to:-

fanpel2000@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 25 March, 2015

Job Vacancy For Cost Controller At StarShea Limited (Tamale)

Posted on: March 18th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{StarShea Limited,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

StarShea, a profit-oriented organization with the aim of designing a competitive and sustainable Shea Industry livelihood for rural women and their communities in Africa seeks to hire a Cost Controller who will be responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports.

Responsibilities

•   Be responsible for preparing and updating the organization’s business plan
•   Be responsible for the preparation of financial statements for presentation to the board on a quarterly basis
•   Be responsible for building the social and economic KPI’s for the board of the company
•   Ensure the follow-up of production processes and build new analysis tools
•   Participate and contribute knowledge and experience to build team capacity

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree or higher in Accounting, Business or a related field
•   A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in financial management in a related environment or consultancy
•   Ability to interpret financial statements
•   Ability to understand complex financial models
•   Ability to perform advanced Excel functions is key
•   Capacity to perform rigorous tasks
•   Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Note: It will be an advantage if applicants reside in the Northern part of Ghana.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent to:-

cvs@axishcl.com

Closing Date: 16 April, 2015

Job Vacancy For Credit Controller At Weir Minerals (Tema)

Posted on: March 18th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Weir Minerals,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

Key Tasks:
Including but not limited to:

•   Responsible together with the rest of the credit control team, to collect outstanding debts
•   Keep debtor’s days in line with company standards
•   Responsible for risk management in setting and maintaining realistic credit limits per customer Responsible for maintenance of master data changes
•   Preparation and processing of credit notes
•   Actively involved in the month end process within tight deadlines
•   Setting and reviewing of branch collections targets
•   Inter-company / cross border accounts management
•   Observe all HSE and Housekeeping requirements at the branch
•   Three (3) years’ experience in accounting/ finance and debt collection/credit control position

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in accounting
•   Part qualification in ICA/ACCA

Skills:

•   Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
•   Ability to work in a team environment
•   Ability to work under pressure
•   Good Communication skills
•   Good computer skills (esp. Microsoft Excel/Word)
•   Be willing to work additional hours when required
•   Fluency in French will be an advantage or must be prepared to be taught

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their detailed CV, application with proof of qualifications to Sherry Obeng (s.obeng@weirminerals.com)

Closing Date: 25 March, 2015

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Job Vacancy For Cost Controller At Axis Human Capital Ltd (Tamale)

Posted on: March 18th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Axis Human Capital Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

StarShea, a profit-oriented organization with the aim of designing a competitive and sustainable Shea Industry livelihood for rural women and their communities in Africa seeks to hire a Cost Controller who will be responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports.

Responsibilities

•   Be responsible for preparing and updating the organization’s business plan
•   Be responsible for the preparation of financial statements for presentation to the board on a quarterly basis
•   Be responsible for building the social and economic KPI’s for the board of the company
•   Ensure the follow-up of production processes and build new analysis tools
•   Participate and contribute knowledge and experience to build team capacity

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements

•   A first degree or higher in Accounting, Business or a related field
•   A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in financial management in a related environment or consultancy
•   Ability to interpret financial statements
•   Ability to understand complex financial models
•   Ability to perform advanced Excel functions is key
•   Capacity to perform rigorous tasks
•   Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Note: It will be an advantage if applicants reside in the Northern part of Ghana.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent to:-

cvs@axishcl.com

Closing Date: 16 April, 2015

Job Vacancy For Accounting Assistant At ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA)

Posted on: March 16th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

The ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA) is a specialized Institutions of ECOWAS with diplomatic status. Established in 2008, ERERA is primarily for the purpose of formulating rules for the regional electricity market and supervising its functioning within the framework of the West African Power Poll (WAPP). Following the constitution of a pool of Experts to be responsible for the effective launching of its activities, ERERA desires to proceed with the recruitment of qualified and able persons having the capacity to work in teams on complex assignments, conduct studies and prepare technical reports.

Functions and responsibilities:
This post is located in the Headquarters of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA) based in Accra. Under the supervision of the Accountant & Head of Administration and Finance, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for the following duties:

•   Assisting with Accounts payable ledger and payments;
•   Assisting with project-related payments according to the work programme of ERERA;
•   Assist with review and processing staff expense claim and travel forms;
•   Monitor balance on the petty cash and initiate action for replenishment.
•   Provide general filing and administrative support to the finance department ;
•   Assist with the maintenance of detailed records of budget estimates, obligations and available balances, producing forecasts of expenditure; reconcile divisional accounts with central accounts;
•   Prepare or review administrative documents relating to the employment of staff, personnel services, travel, purchase of equipment or other contractual arrangements ensuring that they comply with the ECOWAS
•   Financial regulations, ECOWAS accounting regulations and other ECOWAS/ERERA policies and procedures;
•   Assist with periodic preparation of programme, budget, financial statements, reports and administrative correspondence relating to the above;
•   Support the preparation of annual project work plans and budget and monitor their implementation;
•   Keep tract of financial reporting needs, ensure posting of transactions into the accounting software system;
•   Implement budgetary control procedures and ensure that expenditures approved for payment have been provided for in the budget;
•   Ensure that accounting codes/budgetary codes and expenditures guidelines are adhered to.
•   Safeguard of all vouchers including supporting documents for review by both internal and external auditors
•   Any other duties assigned by the Head of Administration and Finance

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Diploma or equivalent degree in Accounting
•   Minimum of six (6) years work experience.
•   Possession of a higher degree would reduce the required experience to five (5) years;
•   A solid knowledge of accounting software systems, budgeting and strategic financial planning would be an added advantage;
•   Should be computer literate particularly in the use of excel, power point, statistical based data analysis;
•   Ability to work independently with high degree of integrity, responsibility and with minimal supervision;
•   Excellent communication and inter-personal relations skills (team player).

Competencies

•   Professionalism/integrity/honesty: Knowledge of policies related to conflict, post-conflict operations, and peace-building. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remain calm in stressful situations. Planning and organizing: Proven ability to work under pressure and to use limited resources effectively,
•   Teamwork: Ability to operate effectively across organizational and country boundaries; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic work environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
•   Communication: Excellent communication skills (written and spoken in French, English or Portuguese, including ability to draft/edit a variety of documents.

Age: Not more than 50 years.
Language: Must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of second official language would be an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

•   Interested candidates are invited to consult the job profile posted on our website www.erera.arrec.org
•   Provided you match the required competences and qualifications, please apply by sending a CV, COVER LETTER, and CONTACT DETAILS to: recruitment@erera.arrec.org
•   Applications must be submitted through the above channel ONLY.

Closing Date: 31 March, 2015

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job Vacancy For Accountant, West Africa At Worldreader Ghana

Posted on: March 16th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Worldreader Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

Worldreader is a global non-profit that uses technology to bring digital books to every child and her family, so they can improve their lives. In its first five years, Worldreader has reached 2.2 million readers in 50 countries with a digital library of 15,000 local and international e-books via e-readers and mobile phones, and plans to reach 15 million readers by 2018.

To accomplish our goals, Worldreader has created a worldwide logistics system, to provide literacy training and support, co-publish books with African and US publishers, measure our results obsessively, report on our progress, and raise money and awareness for our mission. We have an exceptional worldwide team of 50+ staff and volunteers across seven countries and three continents.

Job Description

This new position, part-time (15-20 hours/week) will be responsible for the financial integrity of our West Africa operations including owning daily transactions, bookkeeping, ad hoc reporting, tax payments and audit needs.

Reporting to the Global Senior Finance Manager, the West Africa Accountant will work independently and be responsible for daily bookkeeping activities, financial reporting, and audit for our West Africa office.

As part of a lean finance team, this position will collaborate with three other staff members in the US and Spain. The position will also work regularly and directly with the Ghana Country Manager and Ghana based staff as well as with external auditors.

The West Africa Accountant will:

•   Document financial transactions by entering account information into relevant accounting systems
•   Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
•   Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
•   Own and maintain petty cash ledgers and all related receipts and documentation.
•   Own the process around employment taxes, social security and all other payments (requires physical attendance).
•   Perform general office management as needed (postage, supplies, services)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor Degree OR 3+ years relevant work experience/Advanced Degree in finance, accounting or related field
•   CPA equivalent license a plus
•   Must have background and knowledge of accounting standards in Ghana and other West African countries
•   Excellent organization, project management and administrative skills
•   Experience in non-profit finance, fund base accounting and reporting is a plus.
•   Proficient in Word, Excel and productivity tools such as Skype
•   Legal background and knowledge of legal standards in West Africa plus

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Email your cover letter and resume to:- finance@worldreader.org with the subject “West Africa Accountant.” PDFs only and no phone calls, please.

Closing Date: 15 April, 2015

Job Vacancy For Account Officer

Posted on: March 12th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

A reputable international company is seeking to recruit self-motivated and aspiring professional for the position of Account Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates must possess an HND / Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution and also expert in Tally
•   Basic computer skills, including power point, spreadsheet and word processing software

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CVs to:-

agnesjobs2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 27 March, 2015

Job Vacancy For Accounts Executive (Kumasi-Adum)

Posted on: March 12th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

Job Description

•   Secure new business and perform at levels that meet or exceed established quotas.
•   Collaborate with Management to develop and execute a territory plan.
•   Manage and make decisions for your defined markets while servicing existing clients and developing new customer relationships.
•   Manage the sales process to ensure approach and strategy is appropriate for customer requirements.
•   Consultatively engage clients to identify areas of need and create solutions to meet those needs.
•   Perform on site and web demonstrations of our leading visitor management solution.
•   Coordinate teammates to perform site surveys, technical evaluations, and other tasks as necessary to present solutions and proposals to your clients

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Excellent Organizational, prospecting, account development, problem solving and closing skills
•   Self-motivated with a competitive spirit, strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as a team member
•   Professional presentation and customer relation skills
•   Exceptional computer skills

Location: Kumasi-Adum

How To Apply For The Job

Send CV to:-

financialf@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 10 April, 2015