Senior Accountant - Bank of Ghana

The Senior Accountant at the Bank of Ghana will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Finance and assist in the management of the day-to-day financial operations of the Agency.

Job Description

• To assist the Head of Finance in the administration of the Finance unit
• To prepare the draft annual budget of the Agency in consultation with the Head of Finance
• To prepare quarterly and final accounts of the Agency
• To certify obligations and payments as on payment vouchers, orders and cheques
• To liaise with banks and carry out all banking transactions
• To analyse financial transactions, record and keep the books of accounts via the accounting software – Microsoft Dynamics GP
• To carry out other accounting and related duties
• To ensure that accounting policies and procedures are adhered to
• To carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Finance and the Director General

Qualification Required & Experience

• Candidates must be national of Ghana and should have the following competencies
• Holder of a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or a Master’s Degree in Finance with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience
• Computer literacy particularly in the use of software applications such as Excel, Word, Access and Accounting packages (Microsoft Dynamics GP) and
• Ability to communicate fluently in either English or French with a working knowledge of the other language

Personality Requirements

• Loyalty and dedication to the services of WAMA and selflessness
• Aged 50 years maximum

Salary scale/grade: The Senior Accountant will be remunerated at P3 Step 1 as an entry point

Location: Accra