Senior Accountant (based in Ghana)

Company Description

Crisa Middle East Offshore Sal is based in Beirut, Lebanon, overseeing the operations of Twellium Industrial Company in Ghana. Twellium, established in 2013, has expanded to multiple African countries, focusing on beverage and confectionery products. The brands under Twellium have become leaders in the region, known for their quality standards, unique taste, and customer service.

Job purpose summary

The senior accountant will be responsible for overseeing the general accounting operations by controlling and verifying the financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.

Required skills & qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred.

5 to 8 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior role

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in accounting software (preferable Dolphin).

Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Duties & responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide insights & variance analysis on financial performance, focusing on key metrics relevant to the manufacturing plant
• Assist in the preparation of budget forecasts and financial projections.
• Manage cost accounting processes, including the allocation of costs to products, analysis of manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to analyze and report on product costing, waste, and other production-related financial data.
• Monitor and analyze inventory costs, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Coordinate and prepare for audits, both internal & external.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Identify areas for process improvement within the accounting department and across the organization.
• Implement best practices and streamline accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead or assist in the implementation of new accounting systems or software.