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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Account Officer
Company: Sidan Associates & Partners
Industry: Construction
Location: Ogbojo, East Legon
Reports to: Head Consultant - Finance & Accounts Department
Salary:
Job Summary
Sidan Associate & Partners, a leading construction company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Account Manager to oversee its financial operations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing financial planning, budgeting, tax compliance, payroll, and financial reporting while ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor the company’s annual budgets.
- Collaborate with project teams to prepare financial forecasts for construction projects.
- Perform variance analysis and recommend adjustments to align financial performance with business goals.
- Ensure timely preparation and issuance of accurate client invoices.
- Manage receipting of payments and reconcile financial records.
- Oversee billing schedules and ensure prompt collection of receivables.
- Manage payroll for employees and contractors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations in payroll processing.
- Address and resolve any payroll-related discrepancies.
- Prepare and submit tax returns (VAT, PAYE, and corporate taxes) in compliance with local regulations.
- Maintain proper documentation for tax-related transactions.
- Liaise with tax authorities during audits or inquiries.
- Monitor project budgets and analyze job costs to ensure profitability.
- Conduct financial reviews of ongoing and completed projects to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide management with insights for cost optimization and strategic decision-making.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with regulatory and audit standards.
- Ensure secure documentation and efficient retrieval of financial information.
- Oversee timely processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Negotiate and maintain relationships with vendors and clients to ensure favorable payment terms.
- Regularly review aging reports to address overdue accounts.
- Analyze financial data to provide insights for management decision-making.
- Perform cash flow analysis to ensure adequate operational liquidity.
- Prepare and present periodic financial reports to the management team.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect company assets.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards.
- Monitor regulatory changes and recommend necessary adjustments to management.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and clients, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring smooth financial transactions.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
Professional certification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction or project-based industries.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Tally ERP 9 or similar).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of job costing, tax compliance, and payroll systems.
- Familiarity with financial regulations and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
