Accounts Officer at Advans Ghana Savings & Loans

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.

Profile:    
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES        

• 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.

CHALLENGES

• Ability to handle pressure and to perform assigned duties in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to deliver before/on deadlines irrespective of the occasion.

WHAT KIND OF PROFILE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You have a:

• At least a first 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.