AEL Mining Services is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of commercial explosives, initiating systems and blasting services for mining, quarrying and construction markets in Africa and beyond. AEL Mining Services is a Division of AECI Ghana Limited, and a subsidiary of AECI Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Officer
The principal accountabilities of the successful applicant will include:
- To ensure withholding taxes are accurately applied on supplier invoices as per GRA requirement in SAP B1
- To ensure accurate capture of VAT input in SAP B1 and ensure all VAT Inputs are properly supported by original VAT invoices
- To undertake accurate and timely submission of statutory returns (e.g. WHT, VAT, etc) to governmental agencies and bodies to ensure fulfillment of company and legal obligations
- To assist in ensuring application for refunds of duties paid are done timeously and followed up to ensure receipt of duty refund within the period stipulated by GRA.
- To manage and reconcile accounts of suppliers and report on creditors age analysis so as to conform to approved requirements
- To assist in the preparation and monitoring of balance sheet reconciliations on regular basis to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements
- To assist in external and internal audit processes to meet statutory and group requirements
- To assist in establishing and monitoring the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements
- To assist in ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close in line with company requirements
- To fully relieve the payable clerk(s) and accountant(s) as and when necessary to ensure continuous business operations.
- To assist the Financial Manager in preparing and maintaining appropriate management reports as required to facilitate decision-making processes by AEL finance team and management
Required Skills or Experience
- Minimum of a Diploma or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting or relevant
- Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in taxation, finance or accounting.
- Professional accounting certification (at least at stage/level 2 of the ACCA/ ICA qualification process)
- Good working knowledge of acceptable accounting principles, practices, & international standards
- Good working knowledge of audit practices and principles
- Good working knowledge of relevant regulations and applicable laws
- Knowledge in Accounts reconciliation techniques and ability to communicate effectively with customers to clarify issues
- Computer literate and proficiency in MS Office especially in advanced Excel,
- Working knowledge of relevant accounting software necessary to perform job (e.g. SAP B1, Pastel, etc)
- Good report writing skills
- Good supervisory skills, good team player, good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) up to all levels within company
- Maximizing performance/drive for results
- Highly analytical and high attention to detail
How to Apply
Interested persons should apply in writing with a CV to:
The Human Capital Manager,
AEL Mining Services,
P.O. Box 58, Bogoso,
Ghana,
not later than 7th of June 2017.
All applications should be sent by attachments electronically to: [email protected]. The subject line (or heading) of the email must quote “ACCOUNTS OFFICER”