Job Description: Accounting Manager
Location: Accra, Ghana
Department: Finance & Administration
Salary: Usd 1,200 – 3,000 Monthly
Reports To: Head of Finance
Role Overview
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the finance operations of the organization, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong internal governance. This role oversees accounting processes, drives financial reporting excellence, supports strategic planning, and provides leadership to the accounting team to ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.
Core Responsibilities
1. Financial Management & Oversight
- Lead and manage daily accounting activities including ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll administration, and treasury functions.
- Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Maintain the integrity of financial systems and ensure all transactions are properly authorized and recorded.
- Supervise cash management activities, including forecasting short- and long-term liquidity needs.
2. Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Direct the preparation of monthly management accounts and periodic financial statements.
- Coordinate quarterly and annual financial close processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Provide financial analysis, performance metrics, and variance reporting to support decision-making.
- Develop dashboards and reports for executive management.
- Support strategic planning by contributing financial forecasts and risk assessments.
3. Budgeting & Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting cycle and periodic re-forecasting exercises.
- Monitor departmental budgets and advise on cost control measures.
- Analyze financial trends and recommend improvements to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
4. Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and corporate policies.
- Review and approve tax computations and statutory returns before submission.
- Act as liaison with tax authorities, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
- Implement and monitor internal control systems to minimize financial risk and prevent fraud.
5. Audit & Governance
- Coordinate internal and external audit processes.
- Ensure availability and accuracy of supporting documentation.
- Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
- Strengthen financial policies and procedures to align with best practices and evolving regulations.
Key Skills & Competencies
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strategic thinking and analytical capability
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- Sound understanding of financial controls and risk management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter to hello@findusghana.com or
0599599766, 0538750599
