Job Description

A reputable Pest control company in Accra is looking for an experieced and self motivated Accounting officer who is an excellent multitasker with exceptional communication and management skills.

Sucessful candidates will:

• Providing support to the Accounting Department.
• Processing transactions, issuing checks, and updating ledgers, budgets, etc
• Manage and maintain accounting records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and other financial data.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements to provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecast.
• Assist in managing the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and auditing. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization's short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to the CEO and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. This includes tax planning and compliance with the state (Ghana) tax regulations.
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization's operations
• Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports.
• Prepare monthly cash book, monthly petty cash, monthly ledgers, trial balance.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly, Mid-year and annual) financial reports.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Participate in financial audits
• Budget preparation
• Calculate and prepare cheques for utilities, taxes and other payments
• Compute deductions for payroll payables (taxes and Social Security)
• Prepare monthly payroll.
• Management of petty cash.
• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must possess excellent analytical skills with strong work commitment and be able to multi task
• Knowledge in general accounting and bookkeeping principles
• First Degree in accounting, HND or DBS.
• Good Computer skills and knowledge of Accounting systems/sofwares - Quick books,Tally, MS Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills