Finance Accountant at Saint Gobain
Finance Accountant
Saint Gobain
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Saint Gobain is seeking the services of qualified, hardworking and experienced individuals for the position of a Finance and Cost Accountant. The successful candidate must ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes, prepare and general ledger reconciliations and sales reporting daily. The following are the responsibilities and qualification for the position;
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepare and general ledger reconciliations.
- AR and AP reconciliation reporting prior to month end close
- Sales reporting daily
- Review supplier invoices for completeness and proper authorization.
- Ensure payments comply with company policies and delegated authorities.
- Reconcile foreign supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries. Open PO reviews.
- Monitor payment due dates to optimize cash flow and maintain supplier relationships.
- Review employee expenses claims for compliance.
- Ensure withholding tax deductions are correctly applied.
- Prepare accounts payable ageing reports and management analysis.
- Ensure timely invoicing and accurate revenue recognition.
- Monitor debtor ageing and drive collection of overdue balances.
- Reconcile key customer accounts, resolve unreconciled balances & investigate and resolve disputes.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of all statutory tax returns (VAT, NHIL, GETFund Levy, COVID levy where applicable, PAYE, WHT, Corporate Income Tax, etc.).
- Review tax computations and ensure accuracy before submission.
- Reconcile all tax-related general ledger accounts monthly.
- Review supplier and customer withholding tax compliance.
- Monitor tax compliance and changes in Ghanaian tax legislation and assess business impact.
- Ensure adequate funding for operational requirements.
- Monitor foreign currency transactions and exchange rate exposures.
- Reconcile bank accounts on a timely basis.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure its accuracy.
- Review capital expenditure requests and ensure proper capitalization.
- Calculate and post monthly depreciation in accordance with IFRS.
- Conduct periodic physical verification of fixed assets.
- Account for asset additions, disposals, transfers, and impairments.
Minimum requirements:
- Degree in Accounting,
- SAP B1 experience is an advantage
- ACCA, CIMA
- Analytical & Technical
- Strong Excel skills (data analysis, basic modelling)
- Ability to interpret data and make recommendations
- Understanding of full business process including sales, inventory planning and procurement processes
- Project management. Cash flow forecasts
- Strong communication skills
- Able to present data clearly
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work with cross functional teams
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
- Structured and detail-oriented, work autonomously and also as part of the team
- Able to work under pressure
- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making