Vacancy: Financial Controller

Date 08 Oct 2019
Location Accra
Job Type Full-time
Description


Job Description



Purpose of the Job




  • The incumbent will provide specialized expertise in accounting, financial reporting, budget and compliance support, performance metrics, project accounting and reporting, project monitoring, cash flow forecasting and projections, month-end close and year-end close.

  • Analyze and monitor accounting transactions for compliance with accounting standards, policies, procedures, and statutory regulations as well as identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.


Key Responsibilities



Financial Reporting




  • Prepare monthly Flash Report in a timely manner and submit it to Head of Finance for finalization and submission to Group CFO.

  • Prepare monthly Business Review Meetings (BRM) report each month for submission to the Head of Finance.

  • Prepare quarterly Board pack by agreed timeline. following the end of the quarter for submission to the Head of Finance.


Budgeting




  • Assist the Head of Finance in the collation of information from the various departments to commence the budgeting process.

  • Prepare the draft budget for all the entities and submit to the Head of Finance for initial discussions by agreed timeline.


Compliance




  • Ensure all Statutory filings (PAYE, SSF, PF. Withholding tax, VAT, Quarterly CIT etc.) and payments are processed by the due dates. 

  • Ensure Insurance cover for all Assets and Group Life for staff. 

  • Liaise with the external auditors to successfully complete all the statutory audit processes. 


Treasury




  • Prepare Actual cashflow reports for each month-end and submit to the Head of Finance by agreed timeline.

  • Liaise with the Head of Finance to secure loans for the projects are secured and ensure compliance with all loans obtained from the banks 

  • Liaise with the Project Team to ascertain their monthly budgets and ensure there are enough funds for their operations. 


Book Keeping




  • Ensure month-end book closing cut-off of 10th of the following month is achieved by the team. 

  • Prepare monthly reconciliation of all Intercompany balances by the 10th of the following month and submit to the Head of Finance for sign-off.




Required Skills or Experience




  • BSc or B.Com (Accounting/Finance) 

  • lCA, ACCA, CIMA or similar qualification


Knowledge and Experience




  • 5 years' post-qualification experience in a similar role or environment


Skills and Behavioral Competencies




  • In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

  • Sound knowledge of business practices in the Real Estate industry

  • Sound knowledge of Budgeting 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

  • Knowledge of Pastel Accounting System

  • Must have in-depth research and strong analytical skills





How To Apply




  • Please use the job title as the subject and email your CV to [email protected]

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.





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