Job purpose and key deliverables
British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Corporate Finance Manager to join our team in Ghana.
The role will be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of financial results of the company to all interested groups, ensuring compliance with relevant local legislation and supporting the strategic objectives of the company.
The successful applicant will also have to coordinate the overall financial accounting process and ensure effective and efficient management of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, T&E, Inter-company and General accounting.
Operational/Technical/Professional Results
Ensure suppliers invoices are paid on time and in full with consistently applied terms and conditions agreed with the suppliers.
Ensure effective management of general ledger accounts in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS). Perform balance sheet reviews and ensure that GL accounts are reconciled on a regular basis.
To ensure that self and team always meet targets, due dates and quality standards to deliver information to enable sound and well-informed business decisions to be made.
Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures relevant to financial accounting domain.
Ensure Management of fixed assets, ensuring that they are physically counted and agreed to the theoretical fixed assets register and relevant control accounts in the general ledger.
To optimise the management of net trading assets ensuring that they are reconciled and payables & receivables are paid in accordance with credit terms.
Essential requirements
Professional : ACCA final or degree in Accountancy or other Proficiency Certificates
Full knowledge of Local / International Financial Reporting Standards are required.
Knowledge of Integrated Accounting Software and PC applications such as Microsoft suite and Global reporting systems such as Hyperion and SAP.
A thorough understanding of computer systems, especially those affecting the financial control of the business.
At least 3 years practical experience in both Financial and Management Accounting
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
English and French proficiency
Desirable requirements
Working at BAT British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.
Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.
If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
Employing company British American Tobacco Ghana
DEADLINE Date 28-Oct-2016
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