Finance & Accounts Lead

Company Description

LEASAFRIC LOGISTICS GHANA LIMITEDcommenced business in February 2016. The core of Leasafric Logistic’s operation is Human Resource Consultancy, Personnel Outsourcing & Vehicle Tracking Solutions. We have over the years carved a niche for ourselves as a leading provider of credible, Expatriates, professional, efficient and effective Human Capital to organizations in various sectors of the economy and a reliable vehicle tracking and driver behavior solutions provider in Ghana. Our core values take into perspective the need for our clients to know that they are getting their money’s worth when they do business with our organization.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for an Finance & Accounts Lead located in Accra. The Finance & Accounts Lead is responsible for the accounting & finance functions of Leasafric Logistics. This person is critical and an important addition to the team responsible for preparing accounts, budgeting, and managing financial information.

Key Responsibilities

·      Work with management to develop and execute strategic plans of the organization

·      Work closely with the Managing Director to ensure smooth operations of finance and accounting as well as administrative processes

·      Prepare monthly and quarterly financial summaries and assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting

·      Oversee accounting duties including invoice processing, expenses tracking, budget monitoring and reconciling accounts

·      Work with external auditors and other agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and tax planning

·      Ensure robust processes and procedures are in place to safeguard the company’s assets

·      Collaborated with responsible teams to generate expense reports, review financial statements and provide budget insights

·      Ensure all financial records comply with company policies and financial regulations, facilitating audits as and when necessary

·      Assist with the end of year preparation of financial statements for statutory and related purposes

·      Coordinate all audit engagement

·      Management of the payroll process

·      Prepare monthly management reports

·      Other duties as assigned by senior management

Qualifications & Experience

·      Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting ,Finance or related field from an accredited institution

·      Solid knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

·      Minimum of 4 years post chartered experience or 4 years in a supervisory role

·      Must be a chartered accountant (ACCA, ICA ,CPA)

·      Being a chartered tax practitioner is an advantage

·      High proficiency in accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks , SAP, Xero etc.) and MS office Suite particularly excel and PowerPoint

·      Experienced in creating financial statements and general ledger functions

·      Excellent organizational skills

·      Accuracy and attention to details

·      Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

·      Suitable candidates must be business oriented in their approach to work and is expected to be self-driven and able to work and deliver on tasks with little or no supervision 

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