Company

GeneralLedgerAccountant

Accra, Ghana FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“General Ledger Accountant. Skills: Account reconciliations, General Ledger, GAAP. Support reconciliation processes. Ensure compliance of internal controls”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, Knowledge of general accounting standards, Knowledge of account reconciliations & analysis, Knowledge of period-end closing activities, Good command of business French, Good command of business English, Ability to work on different aspects of the general ledger, Knowledge of best practices within a project accounting environment, Ability to perform and direct root cause analysis, Knowledge of data structure, Knowledge of analysis codes, Knowledge of business rules, Proficient in MS Office applications, Proficient in accounting ERP solutions, Demonstrated work ethic, Ability to drive results, Ability to meet strict deadlines, Good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Good knowledge and understanding of internal controls principles

Nice to Have

Flexibility

What You'll Do.

Support reconciliation processes

Ensure compliance of internal controls

Prepare bank reconciliations

Analyze bank reconciliations

Escalate unreconciled transactions

Schedule meetings for unreconciled items

Prepare LDR Reconciliation Report

Analyze LDR Reconciliation Report

Ensure salary journals reflect LDR data

Prepare PBAS Reconciliation

Monitor budget commitments

Inform FOs for adjustments

Prepare 300/GL Accounts

Analyze 300/GL Accounts

Reconcile 300/GL Accounts

Monitor over 90days unreconciled items

Record Direct Charges

Control Direct Charges

Monitor Direct Charges

Review accurate creation of Pre-Approval entries

Review accurate creation of Settlement Advice entries

Clear approved SA charges

Prepare presentation materials

Participate in FOs monthly meetings

Participate in VSM meetings

Contribute to process improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Schedule meetings with FOs; Maintenance a customer relationship; Participate in FOs monthly meetings; Participate in VSM meetings

Communication Scope

Good command of business French; Good command of business English

Full Job Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! _Employee Contract Type:_ Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) _Job Description:_ **JOB PURPOSE** To support reconciliation processes within the GL department, as detailed in the major responsibilities, as requested by customers, timely and correctly according to Month End and Year End calendar deliverables, by ensuring the compliance of all internal controls, Partnership Finance Manual and General Accounting principles. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Ensure the Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual Bank and cash books account reconciliations. Take actions to escalate the unreconciled transaction. Schedule meetings with FOs to discuss unreconciled items over 30 days. * Ensure the Preparation, analysis and follow up on LDR Reconciliation Report. Ensure the salary journals reflects the LDR data of Staff in workday * Prepare and analyze PBAS Reconciliation including monitoring budget commitments and informing FOs for subsequent adjustment. * Prepare, analyze and reconcile monthly 300/GL Accounts including monitoring of over 90days unreconciled items Record, control and Monitor of Direct Charges. * Review and ensure accurate creation of Pre-Approval and Settlement Advice entries in SA Data base to ensure and clearing all approved SA charges in Sun6 * Maintenance a customer relationship by preparing presentation materials and participating in FOs monthly meetings. * Participate in VSM meetings and contribute to process improvement. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** * Bachelor´s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration * Knowledgeable of general accounting sta

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