Accounting/Finance Officer at Accra Institute of Technology

Required Skills or Experience

Applicants must at minimum have Bachelor’s Degree or HND or equivalent with 3 – 5 years post qualification work experience in a dynamic organization.

Suitable Candidates Must Have:

• Strong Analytical Background and Cost/Management Accounting Skills and Practice
• Demonstrated skills and expertise to
  • Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
  • Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Document financial transactions by entering account information.
  • Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
  • Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
  • Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
  • Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
  • Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Secure financial information by completing database backups.
  • Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
  • Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
  • Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
  • Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
  • Maintain customer/students/employer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Advanced computing skills in the use of Windows, and  Microsoft Office Applications: MSWord, Excel, Access,  PowerPoint
• Extensive computer skills in Accounting &  Finance applications and Accounting/Financial Information Systems use and management
• Advanced Proficiency Knowledge in the use of Computerized Accounting Software including those relating to General Ledgers; Billing & Invoicing; Payroll Management. Enterprise Resource Planning. Time & Expense Management etc.
• Expertise in the use of specific Computerized Accounting Software like Tally, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.
• Experience in the use of Students’ Fees Processing System (can be an advantage)