About the Role

The Accounting Manager is a key enabler of Zipline’s mission, ensuring the financial integrity, compliance, and discipline that drive sustainable growth. This role upholds accurate accounting, strong controls, clean audits, IFRS compliance, and effective cash management—safeguarding the trust of regulators, partners, donors, and the communities we serve. By maintaining financial excellence, the Accounting Manager makes Zipline’s life-saving operations possible today and as we scale across Ghana and Africa.

What you’ll do in this role

Oversee Daily Accounting Operations

• Manage and supervise all day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger updates, bank reconciliations, expense management, and financial entries.
• Ensure timely, accurate recording of transactions in line with company policies and IFRS/local GAAP.

Implement and Strengthen Internal Controls

• Develop, document, and enforce strong internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Identify control weaknesses, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Lead the Month-End Close Process

• Coordinate and execute a timely and accurate month-end closing cycle.

Manage Statutory, Tax, and External/Internal Audits

• Act as the primary contact for auditors for the Ghana entity.
• Prepare audit schedules, support documentation, and ensure prompt resolution of audit queries.
• Ensure all statutory filings, annual financial statements, and regulatory submissions are completed on time.

Support Procurement and Accounts Payable Processes

• Collaborate with procurement and accounts payable teams to improve vendor relationships and payment cycles.

Review and Approve Journal Entries

• Validate accuracy, completeness, and correct coding of journal entries before posting.
• Ensure all journal entries are properly supported and comply with accounting standards.

Manage Accounts Receivable and Credit Control

• Monitor customer accounts, invoicing, collections, and aging reports.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to resolve disputes and improve cash inflows.

Ensure Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Manage accurate and timely filing of VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, withholding tax, and other statutory deductions.
• Stay updated with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) requirements and ensure full compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support tax audits and regulatory inspections.

Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss (P&L) Management

• Review and analyze monthly balance sheet and P&L performance.
• Investigate variances, trends, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Ensure proper reconciliation and accuracy of all balance sheet accounts.

Prepare Quarterly Cash Flow Forecasts

• Develop reliable short- and medium-term cash flow projections for Ghana operations.
• Identify opportunities to optimize cash usage, collections, and payment terms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with HR, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Global Finance teams.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making and business strategies.
• Participate in regional finance meetings and contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Finance/Accounting.
• At least 5 to 7 years progressive experience in finance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent knowledge of tax regulations, VAT, WHT, PAYE, GRA guidelines.
• Strong understanding and experience  in Financial auditing.