The Accra Institute Of Technology (AIT) – A dynamic private university is looking for highly motivated individuals for the following management positions
Job Description
Job Title: Accounting/Finance Officer
Required Skills or Experience
Applicants must at minimum have Bachelor’s Degree or HND or equivalent with 3 – 5 years post qualification work experience in a dynamic organization.
Suitable Candidates Must Have:
- Strong Analytical Background and Cost/Management Accounting Skills and Practice
- Demonstrated skills and expertise to
- Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
- Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Document financial transactions by entering account information.
- Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
- Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
- Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
- Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Secure financial information by completing database backups.
- Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
- Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
- Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Maintain customer/students/employer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
- Advanced computing skills in the use of Windows, and Microsoft Office Applications: MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Extensive computer skills in Accounting & Finance applications and Accounting/Financial Information Systems use and management
- Advanced Proficiency Knowledge in the use of Computerized Accounting Software including those relating to General Ledgers; Billing & Invoicing; Payroll Management. Enterprise Resource Planning. Time & Expense Management etc.
- Expertise in the use of specific Computerized Accounting Software like Tally, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.
- Experience in the use of Students’ Fees Processing System (can be an advantage)
How to Apply
- PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION AND CV TO: [email protected].
- Only short-listed applicants will be notified to attend interview