Accounts Assistant & Cash Book Accountant, Ghana.West Africa

Accounts Manager: Cash Book & Factory Accounts

Ghana, (West Africa )

Important: This is a full-time, on-site position in Ghana, West Africa. Apply only if you are genuinely willing to relocate to Ghana. If you cannot relocate, please do not apply.

Company: URVA Consulting, hiring for an Indian-managed manufacturing company
Location: Ghana, West Africa
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
Experience Required: 6 to 10 years

About the Role:

URVA Consulting is hiring an Accounts Assistant / Cash Book Accountant for a well-established Indian-managed manufacturing company in Ghana, West Africa.

We are looking for a hands-on accounting professional with strong practical experience in daily cash book writing, petty cash management, day book maintenance, and basic accounting activities within a factory, manufacturing, trading, or operational environment.

This is an execution-focused role suited to candidates who are comfortable handling day-to-day accounting responsibilities independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily cash book entries
• Handle petty cash independently
• Maintain day books, ledgers, and supporting records
• Record daily expenses, receipts, and payments
• Track vendor payments and operational expenses
• Maintain proper accounting documentation and vouchers
• Assist with basic bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations
• Support the maintenance of stock and expense records
• Coordinate with factory and operational staff for daily expense tracking
• Assist the accounts team with other routine accounting activities

Candidate Requirements

• 6 to 10 years of hands-on accounting experience
• Strong practical experience in daily cash book writing is mandatory
• Experience in independently managing petty cash
• Working knowledge of Tally or similar accounting software
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
• Experience in a factory, manufacturing, trading, or operational environment preferred
• B.Com or M.Com qualification preferred
• Comfortable working in a factory-based environment
• Must possess a valid passport or be willing to obtain one
• Must be genuinely willing to relocate to Ghana, West Africa

Compensation and Benefits

• Attractive net Indian savings package, based on experience and suitability
• Company-provided accommodation at the work location
• Food and essential daily living support arranged by the company
• Air travel from India to Ghana arranged by the employer
• Medical support as per company policy
• Leave and travel benefits to India as per company norms
• Opportunity to work in an established Indian-managed professional environment

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following will be preferred:

• Small or medium-sized manufacturing units
• Factory accounts
• Trading companies
• Agro-processing units
• Workshops or industrial units

Important Suitability Note

This role primarily involves practical, day-to-day accounting work, particularly cash book writing and petty cash handling. Candidates whose experience is limited to highly structured corporate or ERP-based accounting, without hands-on cash book exposure, may not be suitable.

Relocation Is Mandatory

The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Ghana, West Africa. Please apply only if you are seriously interested in relocating. Candidates who cannot relocate to Ghana should not apply.