Assistant Accounts Officer, Ghana

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the undermentioned positions in a reputable state institution as ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS OFFICER

OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION:

To assist Accounts Officers with the co-ordination and supervision of the activities of the Accounts Section.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks and maintains assets register
• Liaises with Estates Unit for reconciliation of Institute's assets
• Checks inputs against computer output and effect any necessary changes
• Maintains stores ledgers
• Plans and organises the payment of salaries and wages to the Institute's staff
• Writes the Institute's salary abstract book
• Reconciles and maintains the salaries and wages components in the trial balance
• Prepares daily bank balance reports
• Checks the correctness of all written cheques.
• Checks monthly bank reconciliation statement
• Monitors all cash sales sent to the bank
• Checks entries in receipts books against daily receipt
• Prepares monthly stock returns
• Reconciles stores ledger and tally cards and investigates differences
• Performs any other duties assigned from time to time.

 

SKILLS

• Possess depth of knowledge in Accounting Software
• Foster relationships and team work skills
• Excellent commurucation skills both written and oral.

 

QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting/Finance/ACCA/lCA from a recognised University/Professional Institution
• Knowledge in computer applications.
• At least 3 years of experience In a similar role.