Accounts Officer - Daystar Power Group

Daystar Power Group is looking to engage a competent Accounts Officer, who will play an integral role in keeping financial records up-to-date, checking for inaccuracies in invoices, and handling queries on general accounts in Ghana.

We are seeking hard-working, motivated, and well-organized individuals (He, She, They) with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key responsibilities:

• The job holder will report to the Administrator who is the key point of contact for accounting, tax and administration related matters.
• Ensure that Group policies and procedures are properly implemented and complied with within the Ghana office.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all the company’s bank accounts.
• Process vendor payments and reconcile vendor accounts to resolve any issues.
• Prepare customer invoices and follow up with customers for payments.
• Prepare customer ageing analysis report to ensure accounts receivables are properly managed.
• Process staff advances/retirements and reconcile staff accounts regularly.
• Manage general ledger entries on the accounting system (Odoo).

• Manage the fixed asset register and reconcile against general ledger entries.
• Manage inventory records and carry out periodic stock count to ensure inventory records match physical stock.
• Ensure all accounting and administrative documents are properly filed (both electronically and hard copies) for ease of retrieval.
• Support the audit process (including statutory audit, tax audit, due diligence etc.) and take responsibility for timely audit completion.
• Support the timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Work with the tax consultants to ensure timely and accurate computation and filing of tax obligations.
• Participate in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and variance reports.
• Support in administrative matters and other related matters, as may be required.

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines – Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of intermediate level of Chartered Accountant qualifications(ICAN, ACCA) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications in particular MS Excel.
• Experience in working remotely and/or in virtual teams will be an advantage.

• Experience with preparing financial statements and coordinating month-end/year-end close process.

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English is required (French would be an added advantage).

4. Character:

• Proactive self-starter and pays attention to details.
• Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with a high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Passionate with excellent team skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• The highly inquisitive mindset with an aptitude for numbers.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently but also work with others in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems

Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel.#

Others:

Agility: the ability to be flexible, responsive, adaptive, and show initiative in times of change, uncertainty and business opportunity

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with an international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities – depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospects in a fast-growing company.