Deputy Manager - Accounts

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Accounts

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: General Manager- Finance

Location: Tema, Ghana

Mandatory Education- Inter CA

Job Purpose:

To ensure accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and compliance of all financial transactions related to plant operations, including procurement, production, inventory, payroll, and vendor management. The role supports smooth day-to-day accounting and provides financial insights for effective cost control and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Book keeping

• Maintain accurate books of accounts in ERP/SAP/Tally (or relevant accounting system).
• Manage and reconcile general ledger, sub-ledgers, and intercompany accounts.
• Record all financial transactions including purchase, sales, expenses, and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Handling customs matters and bonded warehouse operations include Bonded Warehouse Stock & Duty Reconciliation.

2. Payables & Receivables

• Maintain customer accounts, track receivables, and prepare customer reconciliation statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments as per credit terms.
• Prepare vendor reconciliation statements and resolve discrepancies.

3. Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Coordinate with the stores and production departments for accurate inventory records.
• Verify material issue, consumption, and closing stock.
• Assist in preparation of cost sheets and analysis of production cost variances.

4. Banking & Treasury Operations

• Handle daily banking operations including deposits, payments, and fund transfers.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and maintain cash flow statements.
• Support treasury functions and ensure sufficient working capital availability.

5. Statutory Compliance

• Assist in preparation and filing of statutory returns VAT, WHT, PAYE, Social Security, etc.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for timely completion of audits.

6. Reporting

• Prepare monthly trial balance, P&L, and balance sheet schedules.
• Support in preparation of plant-level MIS reports and variance analysis.
• Provide timely reports to management on financial and operational performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified CA intermediate
• Total 10+ Years of experience and Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (Tally, SAP, QuickBooks, or ERP system).

Benefits:

• Bachelor accommodation provided
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) provided
• Transportation provided
• Medical facilities covered
• Visa & air tickets provided
• Quarterly salary Payouts
• One month of paid leave with return tickets every year

Interested candidates kindly share your profiles on [email removed] or directly apply here with your updated CV