{Institute of Social Research and Development (ISRAD),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

Company Profile

Institute of Social Research and Development (ISRAD) is a non-profit local development organization that has been providing development services in Ghana. It was founded to undertake integrated development research, design and manage development programmes to improve the lives of people. Since its inception, ISRAD has implemented various projects in the northern part of Ghana.

ISRAD is currently seeking a Accounts Officer for an anticipated project focused on Behavior Change Communication (BCC) initiative for the promotion of the use of microscopes and/or RDTS for malaria diagnosis.

Reporting Relationships
The Accounts Officer is responsible to the Finance Manager.
The Accounts Officer will work with Program Manager as required

Position Summary

The Accounts Officer is responsible for providing financial, administrative services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. The Accounts Officer must comply with established accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
Major Task Headings:

The Accounts Office is responsible for providing financial, administrative services.

•   Develop/institutionalize strong internal control mechanism (financial and
•   administrative systems) for the project
•   This covers processing and monitoring of payments and expenditures
•   Preparation and monitoring of the payroll system.
•   Ensuring that IDM finances are accurate and up to date.
•   Ensuring that IDM staffs are paid in a timely and appropriate manner and that vendors and suppliers are paid within established time limits.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

•   Oversee financial systems for the program, including all DFID and ISRAD‘s compliant financial management, accounting, and procurement systems.
•   Managing and controlling of the organization’s finances.
•   The Accounts Officer will also monitor burn rates and track expenditures
•   against budgets
•   To ensure the organization meets all its commitments to the donors and be the
•   To make sure that the monthly and other annual and periodic financial reports are forwarded to management and donors within the stipulated deadlines
•   Preparation of monthly management accounts.
•   Preparation of the organization’s monthly bank reconciliations statements.
•   Ensuring preparation of payroll and income tax returns.
•   Maintenance of fixed assets register and safeguarding of the organizations fixed assets.
Ensuring that the cash book and petty cash are updated on daily basis.
•   He/She will ensure that proper financial and programmatic documentation related to expenditures is submitted and filed.
•   To assist and provide training to field staff in finance and other related areas as appropriate for proper maintenance of their books of accounts, inventory and fixed assets records.
•   Preparation of monthly reconciliations
•   Preparation of Budget
•   Preparation and monitoring of the payroll system
•   Carry any other duties as may be directed by the director

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting
•   Minimum 3 years in a similar position most preferably with NGOs
•   Computer proficiency in MS office and accounting packages preferably QuickBooks
•   Ability to work independently while being a strong team player
•   Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their applications in English in the form of a one page letter and a current CV describing their experience, qualifications and three reference contacts by email.

Emails should be sent to the Programme Director at hnyari@isradghana.org with copy to contact@isradghana.org

Closing Date: 20 May, 2014

•   Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews scheduled in Accra
•   Applicants should indicate in the subject line of the email: Accounts Officer Position.

{Bond Human capital,Takoradi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

A global market leader supplying goods and services across 5 continents in more than 20 countries and with a turnover in excess of $1.5Bn, Kal Tire are recognized as the premier employer in their field offering tangible opportunities for personal and professional development.

Job Summary

Regional Management Accountant – USD $16,000pa – USD $17,000pa + Pension – West Africa

A global market leader supplying goods and services across 5 continents in more than 20 countries and with a turnover in excess of $1.5Bn, Kal Tire are recognised as the premier employer in their field offering tangible opportunities for personal and professional development.

The business continues to invest in innovation and is enjoying significant, sustained growth throughout each of its territories. In line with the ongoing growth, we are now looking to recruit a Regional Management Accountant for West Africa.

The Management Accountant will be responsible for the accounting operations of the company’s economic activity and the production of management accounts and reports for the region.

Audit & Accounting – Management Accountant

•   Review records of all the accounted receipts, accounts payable, petty cash, bank notes, transfer, expense vouchers, cash receipts, interests’ notes, etc.
•   Create, edit and correct transactions, documents, system parameters and advice team members of any concern about the system.
•   Notify the immediate supervisor of any deviations and inconsistencies found during the records review and take corrective measures.
•   Prepare monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet control accounts
•   Make accounting notes from the balance sheets and income statements

Reporting – Management Accountant

•   Prepare and submit management accounts and reports in a timely manner.
•   Prepare reports and documentation for tax payments, such as Employment Tax, Sales Tax, Withholding Tax and Corporate Tax.
•   Prepare reports for the Regional Accountant.
•   Organize meetings with the team member in charge, to follow up on activities, issues and to discuss required corrective action, etc.

Qualification Required & Experience

Work Experience

•   At least two (2) years’ experience as professional accountant.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

•   Knowledge of standard accounting practices.
•   Above average accounting software and Microsoft Excel programs.
•   Good communication skills and able to express themselves in English.
•   Is trustworthy and able to work with confidential information, so as to protect the integrity of the company.
•   Ability to identify and resolve problems.
•   Ability to learn new ways and ideas from learning materials, training and others.
•   Is familiar with the features of Kal Tire product offering.

Education

•   ICAG or ACCA.

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send their CVs to:

bondhumancapital@agents.icims.com

Closing Date: 14 June, 2014

{BTL Marketing Solutions,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

Are you creative? Do you have deep commercial awareness? We have permanent opening for an Accounts Manager
As an Accounts Manager, you will be the link between the agency and our clients. The main task will be designing innovative and targeted campaigns leading to growth in our client portfolios.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Desired is a relevant degree discipline and 3 yrs experience in the same field.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send CV to:-

admin@btlmarketinggh.com

Closing Date: 08 June, 2014

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 May-2014};

A leading Outdoor Advertising Company is in search of a Management Accountant to assist the Head of Finance prepare and analyse financial information, maintain financial policies, and monitor internal controls.

Main Duties

•   Assist with the preparation and interpretation of monthly management accounts and annual reports
•   Undertake historic and forecast financial analysis
•   Help implement the financial strategic plans of the business
•   Assist the Accounts Executive and Accounts Manager with various financial reporting duties, as and when required
•   Conduct audit testing of certain defined processes

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Fully or partly qualified accountant (CIMA, ICA or ACCA)
•   At least 3 years office experience
•   Comprehensive understanding of book-keeping and financial reporting
•   Good understanding of accounting policies, internal controls and information systems
•   Analytical mind set and a good eye for detail
•   Ability to work to deadlines
•   Good interpersonal skills
•   Previous experience with Tally accounting software – will be tested during interview
•   Intermediate to advance level of capacility using Microsoft Excel – will be tested during interview

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please submit CV to:-

executivesearch17@gmail.com

Closing Date: 16 May, 2014

{Manuchar Ghana Limited,Tema,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 May-2014};

Job Description

•   Handle the full day-to-day accounting in an accurate, organized & timely manner. Both the accounting system as all supporting documents should be kept in perfect order at all times.
•   Preparation of statutory annual reports, tax filings and other local regulatory requirements (GRA, SSNIT, …)
•   Cost accounting & valuation of stock
•   Daily financial reporting; supervision of all cash flows
•   Handling all bank-related matters
•   Supervising the collection of accounts receivable
•   Ensuring cost efficiency and accurate operational and cash budgets
•   Yearly budgets and financial planning with Management
•   Timely financial reporting (internal & towards HQ) + financial analysis
•   Reviewing & enforcing of Administrative & internal control Procedures
•   Act as a advisor to the company’s manager on all accounting & fiscal matters

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A qualified accountant (member of ACCA/ICAG)
•   At least 5 years post exams qualification of which at least 2 in a similar position
•   Experience in auditing would be an advantage
•   Strong knowledge of the Ghanaian tax systems
•   Very good working knowledge of MS Excel; knowledge of Sage Pastel is an asset

Personality we are looking for

•   Excellent accounting skills (both technical and practical)
•   Hard worker
•   Organized & efficient
•   Works accurately / error-free
•   Respects deadlines
•   Assertive: able to enforce company policies
•   Hands-on & result oriented attitude
•   Capability and willingness to take responsibility / ownership
•   Ability to motivate and manage a team
•   Honest
•   Team player
•   Excellent verbal & written communication skills
•   Able to analyse financials

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Apply for this position to:

Ghana.contact@manuchar.com

Closing Date: 01 June, 2014

{Springforth International School,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 May-2014};

Job Description

Keeping Accounts and Records
He or she must update financial records by documenting each transaction, and processing invoices, receipts and daily ledgers.

Audit Filing
Responsible for preparing and submitting the necessary audit certificates and documents as required for auditing.

Implement Cash Management Strategies

•   The finance officer analyses the school’s operations, identifying and implementing strategies to reduce the time and money spent on day-to-day school operations. Ensure processing purchase orders, payroll management and bill payments and make daily bank deposits.
•   The accounts officer receives and accounts for all clear proceeds of fines, penalties and forfeitures.

Budget Preparation

•   The account officer’s primary responsibility is to prepare and administer the budget for the school.
•   He is responsible for keeping the account in accordance with generally accepted principals of accounting.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Accounting.
•   Must have worked as an Account Office for 3 years or more.
•   Must be organised, uses logic and have good written and verbal communication skills.
•   Include two letters of reference from previous employees.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send CV’s to:-

springforthgh@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 02 June, 2014

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 May-2014};

A reputable hotel in Accra is seeking to engage the services of competent committed and results-oriented persons to fill the position of:- Account Officers

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants can send their application through:-

phiiphy@hotmail.com

Applicants can call:-

0241-142124  /  0509-360675

Closing Date: 16 May, 2014

{Eni Ghana Exploration & Production ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 May-2014};

A leading Oil & Gas Company is looking for qualified candidates for the following position based in Accra.

Job Purpose

To ensure proper keeping of books and invoice processing

Main responsibilities

•   To assist his/her superior in carrying-out financial reporting and other duties
•   To carry-out the accounting processes of invoice treatment in accordance with sound accounting practices
•   To comply with the correct application of accounting principles and procedures while carrying-out assigned duties
•   Prepare accounting reports based on correct accounting principles and procedures
•   Carry out regular reconiliation of suppliers ledgers to make sure that they reflect the correct position at all times
•   Timely treat suppliers invoices
•   Ensure that external auditors and government agencies are properly assisted in the performance of their duties etc.
•   Achieve reporting deadline by optimizing the use of the available resources
•   To ensure proper handling and filing of all documents regarding the activities of the section

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Strong academicals background
•   Accredited University Degree in Accountancy
•   Member of a professional Accountancy body
•   More than 3 years work experience as a professional accountant post graduation in a multinational organisation
•   Sound knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
•   Proficient in MS Office package especially in Excel

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should submit their recent CV and covering letter to:

Eni Ghana Exploration & Production
C/O HR Dept.
UNA Home
12 Airport By-pass Road
Airport Residential Area
PMB KA 185
Accra – Ghana

or by email:

recruitment@enighana.eni.com

Closing Date: 16 May, 2014