Accountant
Posted by : Altov
Posted date : 2010-Jan-25
Location : Accra
<div style="line-height: normal"><b>General Purpose</b></div>
<div style="line-height: normal">The senior accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal"><b>Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities</b></div>
<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>prepare financial management reports</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>monitor and support taxation issues</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>develop and maintain financial data bases</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems</div>
<div style="line-height: normal"><b>Education and Experience</b></div>
<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>accounting degree or equivalent</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>knowledge of economic principles</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>knowledge of auditing practices and principles</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>knowledge and experience of related computer applications</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>usually a minimum of 2 years experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice</div>
<div style="line-height: normal"><b>Key Competencies </b></div>
<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>attention to detail and accuracy</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>planning and organizing </div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>strong communication skills</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>information and task monitoring </div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>problem analysis </div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>judgment and problem-solving </div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>supervisory skills</div>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -18pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span>ˇ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>stress tolerance</div>
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