Accountant

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 03 July 2026

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing, technology-enabled logistics company operating nationwide across Ghana through a network of regional branches and integrated logistics solutions. The business provides courier services, last-mile fulfilment, third-party logistics, and financial settlement services that support both individual and enterprise customers.

As the organization continues to scale, it is strengthening its finance function to support operational excellence, financial control, and sustainable growth. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join the finance team and contribute to the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the company’s financial operations.

The Opportunity

As an Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting operational settlements, preparing statutory schedules, and contributing to month-end reporting and audit processes. You will work closely with finance, operations, warehouse, and branch teams to ensure that financial transactions are recorded accurately and reconciled on time.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, high-volume environment and wants to build expertise across accounting, compliance, reconciliations, payroll support, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Billing, Settlements & Operational Accounting

• Prepare partner and fulfilment billing for storage, pick, pack, and delivery services.
• Reconcile billing records with operational volumes in collaboration with warehouse and operations teams.
• Raise invoices for enterprise clients and third-party logistics contracts.
• Prepare commission schedules and settlement reports for review by the Head of Finance.
• Maintain inventory, consignment, and returns records.
• Support stock reconciliations and investigate inventory variances where required.
• Prepare rider payment schedules and field settlement reconciliations.
• Reconcile branch float top-ups, operational spending, and field expense records.

Payroll, Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare payroll inputs and reconcile payroll schedules prior to processing.
• Maintain payroll documentation and supporting records.
• Prepare statutory schedules and returns for review, including:
  • PAYE submissions
  • Withholding tax schedules
  • SSNIT Tier 1 and Tier 2 contributions
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation supporting all statutory filings.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements.

Financial Reporting & Audit Support

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and other accounting records.
• Process depreciation entries and related accounting adjustments as directed.
• Organize audit documentation and support external audit engagements.
• Respond promptly to audit requests under the guidance of the Head of Finance.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Adhere to established approval, documentation, and financial control procedures.
• Ensure all transactions are supported by appropriate documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and audit trails.
• Monitor cash-related transactions and escalate discrepancies immediately.
• Contribute to strengthening financial controls and process improvements across the business.

Success Measures

Performance will be evaluated against key operational and financial metrics, including:

• Accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
• Timely completion of bank, cash, cash-on-delivery, and float reconciliations.
• Effective management of payables and receivables.
• Timely delivery of month-end schedules and close support activities.
• Accuracy and readiness of statutory schedules and filings.
• Quality of audit support documentation and responsiveness to requests.

Success Milestones

First 90 Days

• Gain a thorough understanding of the chart of accounts, accounting systems, and transaction flows.
• Take ownership of bank, cash, and cash-on-delivery reconciliations.
• Resolve outstanding reconciliation and filing backlogs in collaboration with the Head of Finance.
• Develop a strong understanding of operational settlement processes.

First Six Months

• Independently manage monthly reconciliation and close-support activities.
• Maintain clean and up-to-date payables and receivables records.
• Prepare accurate statutory schedules ahead of reporting deadlines.
• Establish a reputation for accuracy, reliability, and responsiveness.

First Twelve Months

• Become a trusted contributor to the monthly close process and annual audit.
• Support enhanced reporting and analytical initiatives.
• Take on additional financial analysis and reporting responsibilities as experience grows.

Operating Standards

The successful candidate will consistently uphold the following standards:

• Complete reconciliations accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Ensure no transaction is recorded without proper approval and supporting documentation.
• Escalate cash and cash-on-delivery discrepancies immediately.
• Prepare statutory schedules ahead of filing deadlines.
• Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready records at all times.
• Demonstrate integrity and accountability in handling financial information and company funds.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• First Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance role.
• Practical experience with:
  • General ledger accounting
  • Bank and cash reconciliations
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable management
• Working knowledge of Ghanaian statutory requirements, including:
  • PAYE
  • SSNIT
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Strong spreadsheet and data management skills.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Tally, Zoho, or similar systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling financial and confidential information.
• Willingness to be based in Greater Accra.

Desirable

• Part-qualified with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG), ACCA, or actively pursuing a professional accounting qualification.
• Experience within logistics, e-commerce, retail, distribution, payments, or another high-volume operational environment.
• Experience reconciling cash-on-delivery transactions, mobile money settlements, agent cash, or branch floats.
• Exposure to payroll preparation and statutory compliance processes.
• Previous experience supporting external audits.

Competencies

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail – Maintains high standards of financial precision.
• Integrity – Handles company funds and confidential information responsibly.
• Ownership – Takes responsibility for delivering quality work on time.
• Analytical Thinking – Identifies discrepancies and resolves issues efficiently.
• Organization – Maintains orderly records and documentation.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with finance, operations, warehouse, and branch teams.
• Accountability – Follows through on commitments and deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes and controls.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the application button.