Senior Accountant at CSquared

Full time @Ghana Careers posted 2 months ago in Accounting & Finance Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 2222
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  5 Years
  • Gender  Any
  • Qualifications  Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Overview

CSquared is a leading fiber infrastructure technology company that invests in open-access broadband-enabling infrastructure throughout Africa. By optimizing service delivery for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), CSquared brings high-quality broadband connectivity. Our collaborative approach involves working closely with partners to establish robust networks, customized based on market needs, to ensure efficient and affordable access to world-class connectivity.

Role Summary

  • The Accountant is expected to support the business on all finance-related and operational matters and will be a critical support to the Finance Lead. This role is essential to provide support to the Finance Lead and be a solid backup.
  • The Senior Accountant will provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports. This role is based in Accra, Ghana.

Roles and responsibilities

1 Financial Accounting and Reporting

  • Ensuring all financial transactions are recorded in line with applicable GAAP and company policy.
  • Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
  • Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
  • Prepare narratives on the month’s performance compared to the prior month and the budget; YTD performance versus the YTD budget and the prior year
  • Ensure comprehensive reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including: Cash reconciliation, Payables ageing (incl vendor credit balances), Receivables ageing (incl. customer credit balances), Inventory ageing, PPE movements, Staff accounts (travel advances, due from employees, etc.)
  • Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
  • Secure financial information by completing database backups.

2. Tax Affairs and Audits Management

  • Manage Tax Affairs and Audits.
  • Ensure all tax returns are submitted on time as regulated, and the minimum tax payable.
  • Ensure timely submission of annual audited year-end packs.
  • Clean audit reports and favorable internal audit reports.
  • Ensure internal and external audits are carried out effectively at the least possible audit cost.

3. Treasury Management

  • Ensures an optimal level of cash at the bank is maintained.
  • Monitors and controls the flow of cash receipts and disbursements.

4. Supplier and Inventory Management

  • Coordinates vendor setup process and payment management.
  • Monitor and track all inbound and outbound inventory.
  • Raises purchase orders for vendors.
  • Acts as a point of contact on vendor issues.
  • Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
  • Ensures timely dispatch of vendor withholding tax certificates.

5. CAPEX Management

  • Monitors CAPEX expenditures and ensures adequate recording and reporting.
  • Coordinates the annual asset management processes, such as verification.

6. Billing and Receivables Management

  • Reviews aging reports and advises on the matching of payments to invoices.
  • Ensures correct application of payments, withholding, credits, etc., updates withholding tax trix.
  • Ensures adherence to CSquared’s collections.

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements

  • BSc/BA in Accounting/Finance, and must be a qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA).
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in reporting & financial management.
  • Hands-on experience in IFRS and OHADA reporting.
  • Proficiency in ODOO ERP accounting software.
  • Demonstrates advanced accounting, corporate finance, and reporting skills
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and be deadline-oriented.
  • Exhibits excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Knowledgeable of the general regulatory norms of the telecom sector.
  • Possesses exceptional organizational skills and the ability to carry out multiple and intricate tasks.
  • Fluency in French is an added advantage.

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