senior accountant

A Reputable Company seeks the services of a Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Location: Accra(Osu), Greater Accra

Job Description

• Supervise the day-to-day work within the accounting function in Accra and manage the finance team
• Enforce and implement necessary accounting process controls to ensure quality and compliance including proposing updates to the financial policies and procedures
• Ensure the foundation is compliant with national statutory reporting
• Manage the finance and accounting systems in the Accra office (potentially including leading an implementation of a new accounting software) 
• Lead the local audit/s including project audits 
• Provide support to the accounting function in Addis Ababa on an ad-hoc basis 
• Prepare and analyse monthly project forecast and yearly financial latest estimate (cumulative current to year end position) and enforce associated budgetary controls
• Prepare financial project reports to management, donors/partners as required
• Support creation of financial budgets for fundraising purposes
• Provide support to Regional Director and Country Managers in the yearly budget process 
• Work day-to-day closely with the global finance team and respond to any additional assistance 
• Other duties as assigned by line manager

Qualification and Requirements

• Minimum of University degree in accounting, finance, business or related field 
• ICA level III student or Qualified (or equivalent)
• At least 5+ experience in a similar role  Previous experience of accounting 
• Previous experience of project controlling is preferred 
• Confident can-do attitude with a strong sense of purpose 
• Structured, independent and ability to take on ownership from start to finish of tasks/projects 
• Mature, balanced personality with ability to maintain a cool head under intense pressure