Finance Officer

A reputable Facility Management company with its head office in Accra and branches in other parts of the country is urgently looking for qualified candidate to fill the vacant position of a Finance Officer

• Department: Accounts
• Reports Directly to: (to whom the person directly reports) GENERAL MANGER/C.E.O
• Significant Relationships: Internal (All Staff), External (Suppliers and Clients)

Job Purpose/ Summary of Role

• Responsible for all financial aspects of the business or organization

Core Responsibilities/ Duties

• Compile statistical, financial, accounting reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
• Keep accurate records for all daily transactions-
• Prepare monthly Cash Book, monthly petty cash, monthly ledgers, trial balance
• Prepare draft financial statements
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports against budget
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements
• Participate in financial audits
• Prepare or assist with budget preparation
• Review and implement financial policies
• Calculate and prepare cheques for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
• Compute deductions for income and social security taxes.
• Prepare and process payroll information.
• Comply with statutory requirements such as the company’s law. Pension Law, Income Tax Act, VAT Act, etc
• Ensure all insurance issues are up to date and duly filed
• Maintain and update Assets Register for the company
• Ensure all company assets a well labeled
• Prepare periodic financial reports as may be directed
• Any duties that may be assigned.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by CEO

Required Skills or Experience

• Education: Degree in Finance or its equivalent,
• Experience: 3 years and more proven ability in similar position.

Key Competencies/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• IT skills, including the ability to use software packages related to finance and accounting to produce financial reports and financial audits and keep track of financial transactions
• Excellent Verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiation skills to settle disputes between different parties involved in transactions
• Analytical skills to investigate potential discrepancies in financial records and understand the direction of the business financial health
• Problem solving skills to resolve any hurdles that occur while managing budgets and executing financial reporting
• Attention to detail to ensure compliance with legal obligations and financial regulations
• Able to work under pressure or meet tight deadlines
• Applicant must be able to drive with a valid driver’s license