Accounts Officer (Tamale)

Job Description:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and journals in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements for management and regulatory bodies.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable processes; verify, record, and process invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts to ensure accuracy and detect discrepancies.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, including daily balances, liquidity, and fund requirements.
• Assist with budget preparation and implementation; track expenditures and identify variances.
• Support financial forecasting and financial modeling to aid strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements such as PAYE, SSNIT, income tax, and other financial regulations.
•  Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and internal teams during audits and assessments.
• Process journal entries, depreciation, and adjustments for monthly closing activities.
• Manage and safeguard confidential financial data, ensuring appropriate data privacy and cybersecurity measures are followed.
• Monitor and review internal control systems, and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Assist in inventory and asset management by maintaining proper asset registers, reconciliation records and participate in periodic stock count.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and archiving of all financial records, vouchers, and correspondence.

Requirements:

Education / Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
• Must have strong understanding of accounting principles and standards
• Must have excellent people management skills
• Must have an analytical approach to work
• Must have high numeracy and sound technical skills
• Must have problem-solving skills and initiative
• Must have strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
• Must have good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
• Must be willing to work in any of the regional capitals of the country
• Must have proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP or Sage)
• Must have the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

Key Competences

• Must be computer literate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (word, excel, and PowerPoint)

Experience

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar.
• Experience in the FMCG/Agro industry will be an advantage

Deadline: 20th June, 2025