About The Job
Mission
What will your role be?
- Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Accounts Officer will assist in regulatory reporting, keeping of accounts, delivering the standard range of financial information (general ledger, sub-ledgers, trial balances, balances, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement), and annex information required for financial analysis purpose.
Main Respobilities:
- Compile accounting vouchers from branches and Head Office and to register them in the accounting software
- Perform reconciliations to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the accounts.
- Contribute to end of month/end of Year closures and financial statements preparation
- Contribute to budget Monitoring and follow-up
- Petty cash management duties
- Compiling, accruing, and processing payments of suppliers’ invoices in the appropriate ledgers
- Assist in the preparation of reports for internal and external users
- Provide the requisite information to both internal and external auditors.
Required Skills:
- Ability to meet deadlines and to adhere to quality specifications established.
- Excellent aptitude in Microsoft Excel.
- Good reporting and Communication skills.
- Excellent Numeracy and analytical aptitudes.
- Manage time and prioritize projects to meet deadlines.
- Excellent critical thinking skills to help solve business problems and make decisions.
- Paying close attention to small details that could impact results
What Kind of Profile Are We Looking For?
You have a:
- At least a bachelors degree in accounting from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Full or Part qualified professional Accountant from reputable accountancy institutions (CA; ACCA; CIMA, CPA…. etc)
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Good understanding of the Micro Finance establishment will be an advantage.
Skills Required:
- Ability to meet deadlines and to adhere to quality specifications established
- Excellent aptitude in Microsoft Excel
- Good reporting and communications skills
- Excellent Numeracy and analytical aptitude
- Manage time and prioritize projects to meet deadlines
- Excellent critical thinking skills to help solve business problems and make decisions
- Paying close attention to small details that could impact results
Specific Training Required:
- Financial planning and analysis
- Cash management and Cashflow planning
- Budgeting and control
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office applications
- Knowledge of Core Banking Software
Internal Relations:
- Management/ Head Office departments /Branch staff
- External relations
- Suppliers / service providers:
- Company’s partners
- External auditors
Delegation Level:
- Everyday business: Preparation of daily accounting reports, monitoring of expenses, invoices processing, reconciliation and responding to other requests for information
How To Apply For The Job | Account Officer at Advans Ghana Savings & Loans
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Closing Date: 28th March, 2023