Accounts and Purchasing Officer

at Sewerage Systems Ghana Ltd
Location Kumasi, Ghana
Date Posted August 8, 2020
Category Accounting
Job Type Full-time
Currency GHS

Description

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager
JOB PURPOSE
Implementing procedures, policies and regulations in the departments involving budget, accounting, finance and purchases
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Process and prepare financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
  • Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Finance Manager
  • Help oversee and manage individual accounts as well as assist with financial data entry and general bookkeeping
  • Create, send, and follow up on invoices.  Manage data, records, and reports by checking for errors and verifying accuracy of information
  • Review and adhere to department budgets
  • Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets. Prepare receipts, vouchers, invoices, etc. for entry into data sheets
  • Review and audit financial statements and reports, ensure all calculations and data entries are correct
  • Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by checking with employees and/or clients
  • Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the proper authorities
  • Collect information for and prepare payroll payments for employees
  • Adhere to the company's or organization’s financial policies and procedures
  • Provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed
  • Attend finance department and company-wide meetings, assist with financial reporting to Plant and Finance Manager
  • Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
  • Review invoices and make necessary purchases for the site of items such as consumables, chemicals etc
  • Perform other duties assigned

Required Skills or Experience

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
BSc in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. ACCA, CA, CFA or related certifications will be a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • A minimum of five (5) years plus experience in the same or similar role
  • Mathematical and accounting acuity
  • Knowledgeable in basic accounting/bookkeeping practices and processes
  • Computer knowledge and experience using Microsoft Suite (mainly Excel) and other accounting and  data input software
  • Excellent communicator, both spoken and written
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Thrives working both independently (a self-starter) and collaboratively
  • Dependable, respectful and consistently works to uphold company ethics and standards

Applying Instructions

  • Interested applicants may submit application and curriculum vitae to the under listed email address by Friday, 14th August, 2020, at 5:00 PM 
  • Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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