The Role
Manage general ledger, AP/AR, payroll and reconciliations; ensure compliance with Ghana tax laws and IFRS; prepare month-end and annual financial statements; support budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and cost optimization; enforce internal controls and coordinate audits; maintain finance systems, first-line ERP support, and champion process automation and data hygiene.
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Job Summary
Our client in the Scientific Instruments industry based in Accra is looking to recruit a full time detail-oriented and highly competent Accountant to oversee financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver accurate financial reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting business planning through budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring adherence to Ghanaian tax and statutory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate general ledger (GL), accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with GRA requirements, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, and Corporate Income Tax
- Oversee timely payroll inputs and manage SSNIT Tier 1 & Tier 2 contributions
- Enforce internal financial controls and policy adherence (expense policy,
- procurement policy, petty cash)
- Coordinate external audits and maintain audit-ready documentation
- Capture all data accurately and on time into the company’s reporting systems
- Strictly adhere to all HQ Group Controlling timelines
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Perform month-end and year-end closing processes
- Analyse financial data to support decision-making
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records
- Strictly adhere to HQ’s financial handbook and processes
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Assist in cash flow management and planning
- Monitor financial performance against budgets
- Provide financial insights for planning and cost optimisation
- Coordinate with HQ Group Controlling with respect to budgets and P&L
Administration:
- Manage administrative spend and ensure vendor SLAs are met
- Identify and implement process improvements in finance systems
- Maintain proper filing, record-keeping systems and asset registers
- Maintain employee payroll records and financial data
- Track leave accruals and provisions
- Support general finance operations and cross-functional coordination
Finance Systems & IT Support (Light)
- Support ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools
- Troubleshoot first-line issues (posting errors, report templates, master data) and escalate to IT/vendor as needed.
- Champion process automation (templates, workflows, OCR for AP, bank rules) and data hygiene.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Professional certification (ACCA, ICA, CPA, CA, or CIMA) is an advantage
- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
- Strong knowledge of Ghana tax laws and IFRS
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
- Strong knowledge of Ghana tax laws (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Corporate Tax) and IFRS
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Professional certification (ACCA, ICA, CPA, CA, or CIMA)
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The Company
What We Do
Elidel Prestige Limited is a fully-owned indigenous Ghanaian Human Resource and Business Management Consultancy firm, specializing in manpower solutions, immigration support, and business advisory services.
