Vacancy: PLY MILL ACCOUNTANT

Job Description

PLY MILL ACCOUNTANT

LOCATION: DOBRONSO (ASHANTI REGION)

CATEGORY: ACCOUNTING

Our client, a forestry company has immediate employment for a self-motivated, experienced and talented PLY MILL ACCOUNTANT to help with their daily and general operations.

ROLE PROFILE

The successful candidate will assist and support the finance manager in carrying out all costing, accounting and controlling tasks and play an integral part in year-end external auditing procedures for the company. The candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting the general manager to prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reports that may be required from time to time.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting tasks

• Responsible for the preparation of sales tax invoices for customers or clients. Update and maintain asset register and verify physical assets.


• Responsible for preparing stamped dispatched notes for all vehicles for Plywood delivery.


• Responsible for keeping an accurate filing system for all company customers or clients for accessibility.


• Responsible for preparation and filing of VAT and NHIL/Getfund/Covid tax compliance as per Ghana Revenue Authorities guidelines.


• Responsible for preparation of the monthly statement of accounts for all company customers


• Carrying out Debt collection for due invoices.


• Assist Finance Manager in the preparation of Monthly Trial Balance for Plymill Division for consolidation to the main Trial Balance of the company.


• Responsible to conduct and coordinate quarterly and year-end physical stock-take procedures for checking with records and verification of all stock Items.

Costing tasks

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and job costing records of the Plymill.


• Analyse production costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs


• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs


• Analyse production and operating costs recommending cost savings and waste reduction


• Responsible for stock costing and control

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognised university.


• Qualified Chartered Accountant of Ghana and member of good standing with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ghana (ICAG)


• At least two (2) years of Financial or Cost Accounting work experience most preferably in the Forestry Industry or in a manufacturing entity

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite


• Ability to implement internal control policies effectively Work independently in the absence of supervision


• Understand and follow oral and written instructions


• Competent in completing necessary administrative tasks and reports planning and organising, possess project management skills


• Attention to detail, problem-solving and a good team player


• Good communication skills


• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.