Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Accounting Jobs in Accra
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This position is an entry level professional accounting position and requires a firm understanding and application of financial principles in working with specialized accounting records, reports and programs and assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and preparation of basic financial reports.
Incumbents typically work under close supervision and within a firm set of guidelines and policies while gaining an understanding of Church accounting systems. Any decision outside of well-defined guidelines and policies are referred to the supervisor or to a more senior level accountant.
Responsibilities
- Manage vendor invoice payments including cheques and wire/ACH payments
- Reconcile accounts, bank statements, review reconciliations, and make sure that all outstanding items are properly cleared after each pay cycle
- Oversee account payable ensuring all processes are completed timely and accurately and has proper approvals
- Assist with general treasury functions to ensure all bank accounts are fully funded
- Assist with year-end closing and audit processes
- Assist with setting up new bank accounts
- Work closely with local unit teams to ensure timely and accurate update of local units’ banks operations
- Work closely with other departments to create weekly and monthly cash forecasts and reports
- Perform banking operations including transaction recording, processing, deposits, withdrawals, and cash management
- Perform other accounting duties as assigned
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or business management.
- A minimum of two (2) – four (4) years of professional accounting experience, including the use of accounting systems, is required for this position
- ACCA, CA or CIMA designation (or partly qualified) is a plus
- Demonstrate well-grounded knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, principles, and Church accounting systems
- Must be able to operate a personal computer and have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications especially word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Must be able to learn new software
- Excellent analytical, planning, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate courtesy, diplomacy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others in everyday working relationship
- Must be a member of the Church and worthy of a temple recommend
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