Berves Engineering Limited is seeking the services of qualified, hardworking, and experienced individuals for the position of an Account Officer. The successful candidate will support daily financial operations, including cash management, bookkeeping, payment processing, reconciliations, financial documentation, statutory compliance, and routine reporting. Ensure transactions are authorized, accurately recorded, properly supported, and reported on time. The following are the responsibilities and qualifications for the position;
Key Roles And Responsibilities
1. Cash and Treasury Management
· Record receipts and payments promptly.
· Maintain accurate cash records and monitor cash balances
· Support cash-flow monitoring and secure handling of funds.
2. Bookkeeping and Accounting Records
· Record transactions accurately in the accounting system.
· Maintain organized ledgers, vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents.
· File records for easy retrieval.
3. Payments and Disbursements
· Prepare payment requests with complete supporting documents.
· Verify approvals before processing payments.
· Record disbursements and keep proof of payment.
4. Reconciliations and Financial Controls
· Reconcile bank statements, cashbooks, and ledger balances regularly.
· Investigate discrepancies and resolve them promptly.
· Follow company financial controls and authorization procedures.
5. Accounts Receivable and Payable Support
· Track customer invoices and outstanding balances.
· Check supplier invoices against approvals and records.
· Support timely collections and payments.
6. Statutory And Accounting Support
· Help maintain records for statutory deductions and tax obligations.
· Prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
· Assist with timely compliance submissions under the supervisor's direction.
7. Financial Reporting
· Prepare routine cash, payment, expense, and account summaries
· Check figures for accuracy before submission.
· Submit reports within agreed deadlines.
8. Audit and Administrative Support
· Retrieve records and vouchers for internal or external audits.
· Respond to documentation requests.
· Maintain confidentiality and assist with finance administration.
Key Competencies
· Good bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.
· Cash-handling and reconciliation skills.
· Accuracy and attention to detail.
· Numerical and analytical ability.
· Good financial documentation.
· Knowledge of statutory deductions and basic tax compliance.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills. Integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
· HND/Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
· Relevant accounting experience, preferably in a similar role.
· Microsoft Office knowledge is an advantage.
· You must be willing to stay in Kenyasi - Ahafo South as an accounts officer.