Accountant

at Demeter Ghana Ltd

📍 Location: Accra
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Profile

Demeter Ghana Ltd is a dynamic and growing organization committed to excellence, operational integrity, and sustainable business practices. We foster a welcoming, structured, and performance-driven work environment where professionals are trusted to take ownership, deliver results, and continuously improve financial processes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to manage core accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain strong financial controls. The successful candidate will take ownership of bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting processes while supporting audits, compliance, and day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records across all financial transactions
• Prepare journals, reconciliations, payroll postings, and fixed asset registers using Xero
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, FX revaluations, and interest calculations
• Investigate and resolve variances, reconciliation differences, and data gaps proactively
• Prepare timely financial reports, month-end schedules, and supporting documentation
• Support payroll processing and ensure accurate and confidential handling of payroll data
• Liaise professionally with banks, auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies
• Maintain proper documentation and filing systems for all financial records
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and financial documentation
• Support audit processes and respond to audit queries efficiently

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certification required (ACCA, ICAN, or CFA)
• 5–6 years’ relevant experience in accounting, audit, and financial reporting
• Strong practical bookkeeping experience, particularly in Xero
• Solid understanding of bank reconciliations, FX revaluations, and interest computations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate and explain variances
• Experience working with payroll, fixed assets, and month-end processes
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage deadline-driven tasks

Skills & Attributes

• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial records
• Strong sense of ownership with ability to work independently and deliver results
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving accounting issues
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial and payroll information
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Well-organized with consistent execution of routine financial cycles
• Practical mindset with willingness to improve processes within established controls
• Strong understanding of data confidentiality, access controls, and financial security

Performance & Accountability

• All team members operate under defined KPIs linked to annual performance bonuses
• Performance is reviewed every six months in collaboration with the HR Manager and line manager

How to Apply