Cost Controller at Zormelo & Associates

Job Description

Core Skills/Competencies required.

• Technical accounting skills and In-depth knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Firm understanding of taxation(Income Taxes and VAT) in Ghana
• Experience in the Oil and Gas sector will be an added advantage
• Management reporting expertise
• Working capital management and business growth strategies
• Strategy development to support operational team and cost management
• Ability to relate with all stakeholders (including Board, investors and management)
• Advanced excel and google suite user (including financial modelling and scenario planning)
• Expert user of QuickBooks or SAP

Some of the duties will include:

• Financial Planning-budgeting, controlling and forecasting various projects’ budget
• Preparation of budgets, Management Reports and financial statements for Management
• Ensure tax and statutory returns compliance and tax savings for company
• Maintain and update monthly cost reports with budgets, indicating committed costs, actuals and forecasts by gathering information from various departments
• Perform revenue and costs analysis for various projects in the company
• Prepare Financial reports including Profit and Loss Accounts and Balance Sheet, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows, and Customer profitability reports.
• Develop and implement financial systems and internal controls

Job Requirements

• A minimum of BSc. Accounting or relevant qualification.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant; (ACCA or ICA) or a Chartered Tax Practitioner (CIT).
• Must have a minimum of Five (5) years experience in a similar role Must have technical accounting skills and an in-depth knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards.