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Job Summary

To manage and oversee all financial transactions, ensure accurate reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support business decision-making within a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Accounting

  • Prepare monthly management accounts (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Maintain accurate general ledger and trial balance
  • Perform monthly bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations
  • Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing


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2. Inventory & Warehouse Accounting

  • Monitor inventory movement across warehouse and distribution channels
  • Reconcile physical stock vs system records
  • Track damages, expiries, and stock variances
  • Work closely with warehouse team to enforce stock control procedures
  • Ensure proper valuation of inventory (FIFO/Weighted Average)

3. Payables & Receivables Management

  • Manage supplier invoices and payments
  • Monitor customer balances and collections
  • Follow up on outstanding receivables (credit customers)
  • Maintain accurate aging reports (AR & AP)

4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

  • Assist in weekly and monthly cash flow planning
  • Monitor daily cash inflows and outflows
  • Support budget tracking and variance analysis
  • Ensure efficient working capital management

5. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

  • Prepare and file VAT, NHIL, GET Fund, and COVID levy returns
  • Handle PAYE and SSNIT filings
  • Ensure compliance with GRA regulations
  • Support external audits and tax audits

6. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

  • Enforce financial controls across operations
  • Identify and prevent leakages, fraud, and inefficiencies
  • Strengthen petty cash and expense management systems
  • Recommend improvements in accounting systems and processes

7. Sales & Distribution Support

  • Reconcile sales across channels (Modern Trade, Open Market, General Trade)
  • Validate discounts, promotions, and incentives
  • Monitor driver sales, returns, and cash lodgments
  • Support sales reporting and performance analysis


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8. Systems & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate data in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP)
  • Prepare reports for Power BI / dashboard analysis
  • Ensure proper documentation and filing systems

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Professional qualification (ACCA, ICAG, CIMA – part/fully qualified preferred) .
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience, preferably in FMCG or distribution.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and cost control.
  • Proficiency in Excel (Advanced) and accounting software.
  • Experience handling high-volume transactions.
  • Strong understanding of distribution and warehouse operations.
  • Able to bridge finance + operations (very important for FMCG -Kumasi)

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