Assistant Finance Manager - Lashibi Funeral Homes & Crematorium

Lashibi Funeral Homes & Crematorium the premier funeral home in Ghana is currently recruiting to fill the following position..

This role takes joint responsibility for the Finance function at the funeral home. Assisting the F&A Manager, you will be responsible for setting up and managing the systems and procedures for the collection of revenue, payment of bills and purchasing to ensure the integrity of financial information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the F&A Manager and other unit/department leads
• Compile reports and supervise month-end reporting processes.
• Managing organizational cash flow and forecasting and oversight of all bank accounts and investment vehicles to maintain adequate working capital and return.
• Assists with pricing of products or services and supervises invoicing and payment processes
• Supervise the procurement process and contract formation with suppliers/vendors..
• Working internally or with a payroll vendor to prepare and input payroll including the distribution and reporting processes for payroll; the calculation of wages, overtime and deductions; and the maintenance of on-site employee records to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

• Ensuring compliance with financial, tax reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Updating, documenting and implementing all necessary business policies and accounting practices to improve the finance department’s efficiency and financial controls.
• Providing financial information to meet needs of managers including producing customized financial reports, costing templates, trend analysis on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Provide training to staff concerning basic financial matters as and when needed
• Identify and work with relevant units to mitigate risks   
• Administering and reviewing all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keeping the Senior Leadership Team abreast of the organization’s financial status.

Required Skills or Experience

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; 
• Relevant professional qualification, e.g. ACAG ACCA, CIMA
• Minimum of 5 years progressively professional-level accounting experience 
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office with strength using Excel and experience with common accounting software packages

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong organizational and superior analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong technical ability and experience with a business growth mindset
• Exhibits ability to properly manage and oversee a budget.
• Able to deputise for the F&A Manager
• Empathy and good communication skills