Haussmann Group Africa Accounting Jobs in Accra
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Haussmann is a leading pan African commercial Design & Build Company with offices in 8 countries in Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Mauritius, South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana) and operational capacities in 10+ countries.
We design and fit out offices for our clients like L’Oreal, Uber, Mitsubishi, Total, Nokia etc. across the continent.
Haussmann launched its coworking solution ”AfricaWorks” in Abidjan, Cape Town & Ghana providing trendy flexible offices to multinationals and local SMEs.
As part of its development, the Company is looking to hire an Accountant and Administrative officer, reporting to Country Lead.
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ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Invoices preparation and payment (10%)
Daily accurate Posting (10%)
- Ensure all transactions posting are accurate and in line with procedural guidance using correct project and ledger.
- Ensure transactions are made within 24 hours of reception.
- Update the daily cash balance and analyse the daily variance.
- To follow up the currency ROE by month for our record.
Control Receivables and suppliers Payments/Accounts (10%)
- Follow up receivables’ payments.
- Ensure all supplier invoices are tracked.
- Project the cash need.
- Reconcile supplier balances monthly.
Payroll (10%)
- Prepare and update monthly payroll and deductions for payment to the authorities.
- Generate the staff payslips.
- Carry out a quarter reconciliation of the payroll liabilities with the authorities.
Monthly closing and post closing tasks (35%)
- Ensure monthly closing postings are done on time (D+3): assets depreciation, accruals, prepayment, payroll and other journals.
- Reconcile Bank accounts
- Export the monthly Management accounts and analyse the discrepancies between budgeted/estimated/Actual.
- Monthly update the projects cost reports with the actuals and liaise with Project Manager to post the accruals.
- Ensure proper documentation filing for Shareholder Loans.
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Tax (5%)
- Ensure timely preparation and review of various tax returns to be submitted to tax authorities including but not limited to VAT, PAYE and Withholding Tax.
- Monthly reconcile taxes with the local authorities’ platforms.
- Make sure Tax Clearance Certificate is obtained after filing the annual and financial returns.
- Prepare any responses to tax authorities regarding any queries on the above mentioned taxed.
Administrative work (15%)
- Assist in new entities incorporation process.
- Open bank accounts.
- Update fix asset register update.
- Ensure a good filing system both hardcopies and electronic.
Other duties (5%)
- Provide support on internal controls implementation and monitoring.
- Provide support during internal and external audits.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bold
- Agile
- Passionate
- Strong international exposure.
- Positive Team spirit and great team player.
- Self-driven, proactive, autonomous and reliable.
- Detailed oriented & rigorous.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
- “Can go” attitude / “go getter” mindset.
- 2 to 3 years experience in the same position or equivalent
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance/ Commerce with previous audit experience.
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