Dangote Group is hiring a

Financial Accountant

Tema, Ghana
Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

 . Prepare financial reports for DCP Ghana to aid management decision making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

. Oversee reconciliation of DCP’s bank account statements.

. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounts for DCP Ghana

. Oversee the maintenance of the fixed asset records and ensure proper accounting for fixed assets.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Preparation of monthly financial reports

·        Provide supervisory roles to all Finance team members

·         Reversal and corrections of wrong postings and entries

·        Posting period Journals (Provisions, Accruals & salary Journals)

·        Post lifting bonus Accrued for the Month - while approval process is on. And posting actual bonus and rebate approved

·        Review GL Postings of Charges on AGO with AGO Consumption Report and book any difference arising thereon

·        Review Prepayment Schedule and post Recurring JVs on all Prepayment Balances. Ensure that new Prepayments are updated on Excel Prepayment Schedule.

·        Review Accrual & Provision List to agree to the GL. Ensure that all previous provision & accrual are still relevant while those already settled are released.

·        Post recurring entries (each entity should have list of recurring entries

·        Prepare SFP analysis (Vendor, Debtor age analysis & Related Party Transactions)

·        Preparation of balance sheet notes

·        Any other duties that may be assigned

·        Review of accounts in general looking out for reasonableness of figures produced by the system (SAP)

·        Make accruals for all services received but not invoiced

·        Review & Reconcile Payroll Summary Report to the GL Accounts.

. Note movements in Previous Month & Current Month GL Balances.

. Report and Obtain Explanations in writing from HRM for the Variances by E-Mail copy to CFO

·        Review of all GL by the Accountant with CFO to confirm Completeness and Accuracy of GL Balances

·        Prepare & Submit Comments on the Net Income Statements for Review & Discussion with CFO

·        Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

 . Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related discipline.

·        Relevant professional certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA,)

·        Minimum of Seven (7) years relevant work experience.

Skills & Competence

 . Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.

·        Good understanding of micro and macroeconomic indices and their impact on the cement business.

·        Intermediate to advanced knowledge of IFRS, finance best practices and other applicable reporting and accounting standards.

·        Proven experience in planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.

·        Very sound business acumen – financial and commercial knowledge.

·        Strong communication and presentation skills.

·        Good leadership and people management skills.

·        Strong problem solving skills.

·        High ethical standards and integrity.

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities.

·        Working knowledge/ experience in the use of financial systems including SAP.

 

Benefits

BENEFITS

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training and Development
  • 13th cheque and annual performance bonus
  • Free lunch
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd tier pension contributions

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