PenTrust Limited Accounting Jobs in Accra
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Job Description
Level: Mid to Senior
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Full Compliance with Tax Laws:
- Oversee accurate and timely filing of all tax returns and reports, including corporate taxes, PAYE, and withholding taxes.
- Regularly liaise with tax authorities to resolve disputes and ensure smooth compliance processes.
- Implement tax-saving strategies while adhering strictly to applicable laws.
Prepare Operational and Regulatory Pension Scheme Financial Reports
- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of scheme financial statements
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of Monthly and Quarterly scheme operational reports to the regulator NPRA
- Collaborate with auditors and regulatory bodies to meet compliance deadlines.
- Address regulator feedback promptly and implement any necessary corrective actions.
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Prepare Corporate Annual Financial Report:
- Ensure timely and accurate Preparation of annual financial statements for audit
- Assist auditors by providing the necessary supporting documents and information in the auditing process.
- Coordinate Year-End Closing Activities
- Present Annual Financial Reports to Board of Directors
Maintain Strong Accounting Controls:
- Enforce policies and procedures to ensure robust internal controls.
- Conduct periodic reviews and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
- Ensure segregation of duties to prevent errors and fraud.
Guide Accounting Officers by Coordinating Activities and Ensuring Daily and Weekly Reconciliation of Bank and Cash Positions:
- Monitor daily operations to ensure timely reconciliation of bank statements and cash accounts.
- Provide training and mentorship to accounting staff to maintain operational excellence.
- Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate record-keeping for all financial transactions.
Ensure That All Financial Transactions Are Documented in the Accounting Software:
- Oversee the proper recording and categorization of financial transactions.
- Ensure that accounting software is updated regularly and adequately utilized by the team.
- Conduct periodic reviews to validate the accuracy and completeness of entries.
Provide Administrative Oversight for the Team in the Admin Unit, Drivers, Cleaning, etc.:
- Supervise the administrative unit to ensure smooth operations and optimal resource allocation.
- Develop and monitor performance standards for support staff, including drivers and cleaning personnel.
- Ensure the proper upkeep of office facilities and equipment.
Ensure Compliance with All Statutory Payments:
- Monitor and ensure timely remittance of statutory payments such as pensions, taxes etc.
- Keep accurate records of remittances for reference and audit purposes.
- Stay updated on changes in statutory requirements to maintain compliance.
Be Abreast and Comply with State and Industry Financial Legal Requirements:
- Continuously study new and existing financial legislation to ensure compliance.
- Advise management on the implications of legislative changes and propose necessary adjustments.
- Ensure policies and practices align with legal and regulatory frameworks.
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Prepare Accurate Weekly Financial Reports
- Compile and present detailed financial reports, including cash flow summaries.
- Highlight key financial insights, trends, and variances for decision-making.
- Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of reports.
Ensure Prudent Cost Management by Avoiding Unnecessary Purchases and Protecting Company Property:
- Regularly review expense reports to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Implement procurement policies that promote cost-effectiveness.
- Develop strategies to safeguard company assets against loss or theft.
Maintain an Updated Asset Register for the Company:
- Track and record all company assets, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciations.
- Conduct periodic physical verification to confirm the existence and condition of assets.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards related to asset management.
Keep Proper Records of All Documents, Files, and Folders for References Always:
- Maintain an organized document management system.
- Ensure easy retrieval of records to support audits, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
- Regularly back up records to safeguard against data loss or damage.
Required Skills or Experience
- QuickBooks proficiency and pension scheme accounting will be an added bonus
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3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
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Job Description
Level: Mid to Senior
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Full Compliance with Tax Laws:
- Oversee accurate and timely filing of all tax returns and reports, including corporate taxes, PAYE, and withholding taxes.
- Regularly liaise with tax authorities to resolve disputes and ensure smooth compliance processes.
- Implement tax-saving strategies while adhering strictly to applicable laws.
Prepare Operational and Regulatory Pension Scheme Financial Reports
- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of scheme financial statements
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of Monthly and Quarterly scheme operational reports to the regulator NPRA
- Collaborate with auditors and regulatory bodies to meet compliance deadlines.
- Address regulator feedback promptly and implement any necessary corrective actions.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
Prepare Corporate Annual Financial Report:
- Ensure timely and accurate Preparation of annual financial statements for audit
- Assist auditors by providing the necessary supporting documents and information in the auditing process.
- Coordinate Year-End Closing Activities
- Present Annual Financial Reports to Board of Directors
Maintain Strong Accounting Controls:
- Enforce policies and procedures to ensure robust internal controls.
- Conduct periodic reviews and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
- Ensure segregation of duties to prevent errors and fraud.
Guide Accounting Officers by Coordinating Activities and Ensuring Daily and Weekly Reconciliation of Bank and Cash Positions:
- Monitor daily operations to ensure timely reconciliation of bank statements and cash accounts.
- Provide training and mentorship to accounting staff to maintain operational excellence.
- Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate record-keeping for all financial transactions.
Ensure That All Financial Transactions Are Documented in the Accounting Software:
- Oversee the proper recording and categorization of financial transactions.
- Ensure that accounting software is updated regularly and adequately utilized by the team.
- Conduct periodic reviews to validate the accuracy and completeness of entries.
Provide Administrative Oversight for the Team in the Admin Unit, Drivers, Cleaning, etc.:
- Supervise the administrative unit to ensure smooth operations and optimal resource allocation.
- Develop and monitor performance standards for support staff, including drivers and cleaning personnel.
- Ensure the proper upkeep of office facilities and equipment.
Ensure Compliance with All Statutory Payments:
- Monitor and ensure timely remittance of statutory payments such as pensions, taxes etc.
- Keep accurate records of remittances for reference and audit purposes.
- Stay updated on changes in statutory requirements to maintain compliance.
Be Abreast and Comply with State and Industry Financial Legal Requirements:
- Continuously study new and existing financial legislation to ensure compliance.
- Advise management on the implications of legislative changes and propose necessary adjustments.
- Ensure policies and practices align with legal and regulatory frameworks.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
Prepare Accurate Weekly Financial Reports
- Compile and present detailed financial reports, including cash flow summaries.
- Highlight key financial insights, trends, and variances for decision-making.
- Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of reports.
Ensure Prudent Cost Management by Avoiding Unnecessary Purchases and Protecting Company Property:
- Regularly review expense reports to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Implement procurement policies that promote cost-effectiveness.
- Develop strategies to safeguard company assets against loss or theft.
Maintain an Updated Asset Register for the Company:
- Track and record all company assets, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciations.
- Conduct periodic physical verification to confirm the existence and condition of assets.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards related to asset management.
Keep Proper Records of All Documents, Files, and Folders for References Always:
- Maintain an organized document management system.
- Ensure easy retrieval of records to support audits, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
- Regularly back up records to safeguard against data loss or damage.
Required Skills or Experience
- QuickBooks proficiency and pension scheme accounting will be an added bonus