Accountant - Willis Towers Watson

As a Junior Financial Accountant in our Finance team in Ghana you will be facilitating various aspects of the daily operations

Your main responsibilities and duties include:

• Daily processing of expenses and general payments
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• Journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
• Monthly Bank reconciliation of all bank accounts
• Monthly reconciliation with Insurers and Related Parties
• Backup and support for all Finance functions and processes undertaken within team, supplier payables
• Conduct process reviews with local management and recommend changes to improve efficiencies within finance operations in the office
• Identify supplier and engage with business units/vendors to negotiate improved terms of trade as well as continue to improve the procurement process and make sure that we have a competitive panel of vendors
• Ensure compliance to all financial policies and procedures
• Manage special projects for the department

• Delivering excellent service for internal stakeholders
• Ensure admin support to colleagues and follow up with contractors related to maintenance of office premise
• Assist in conducting audit and accuracy checks on a regular basis
• Liaise with the tax consultant for monthly computation of PAYE, VAT & WHT and make sure all the receipts are available and appropriately filed

The Requirements

• Proven work experience as an Accountant
• Academic qualification in BSc Accounting or its equivalent
• General ledger experience
• Part Qualification ICA/ACCA/CIMA could be an added advantage
• Fully competent in Microsoft Office tools- intermediate Excel capability
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Project management skills beneficial
• Reliable, with a flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritize work according to urgency and deliver to required deadlines without comprising quality
• Ability to get on with the job quietly and efficiently
• Good teamwork skills