Financial Accountant
Dangote Group, Ghana

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 amp; 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 amp; Provision List to agree to the GL. Ensure that all previous provision amp; 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 amp; 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 amp; Reconcile Payroll Summary Report to the GL Accounts. Note movements in Previous Month amp; 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 amp; Submit Comments on the Net Income Statements for Review amp; Discussion with CFO
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

Education amp; Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related discipline.
• Working knowledge/ experience in the use of financial systems including SAP.

• Relevant professional certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA,)
• Minimum of Seven (7) years relevant work experience.
• 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.

Skills amp; Competence

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

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and Development

Job Rewards and Benefits