Position : Professional Accountant – Accra
CJ Schools Modern Montessori Education Centre (Tantra Hills & Kotobabi Branches) is looking for an experienced, driven Professional Accountant to join our dynamic administrative and financial team.
Please note that this job is highly demanding, requiring a proactive professional who can manage multi-faceted financial, operational, and administrative duties while working hand-in-hand with our management team to drive continuous improvement.
Job Summary:
- Ensure ongoing communication between departments to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
- Organize fiscal and financial documents on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Provide leadership support to teams and motivate staff to achieve organizational objectives.
- Direct operational aspects including administration, sales support, and human resource processes.
- Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly.
Functional Roles and Responsibilities:
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Direct the annual budgeting and planning process with the Managing Director; oversee monthly/quarterly assessments, financial forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
- Financial Operations & Software: Manage day-to-day accounts receivable/payable processing using QuickBooks or relevant accounting software; produce timely reports and manage cash flow.
- Reconciliation & Tax Compliance: Reconcile monthly activity, generate year-end reports, and fulfill all tax-related requirements and obligations.
- Payroll & Benefits: Administer payroll, employee benefits, and organizational insurance.
- Internal Controls & Auditing: Recommend and create effective internal control systems in consultation with the MD; prepare for annual audits and act as a liaison with outside vendors.
- Systems & Fundraising: Develop, maintain, and monitor accounting and fundraising systems and procedures to capture all revenue transactions.
- HR & Recruitment: Identify organizational skills gaps and undertake recruitment programs in consultation with the management team.
- Reporting & KPIs: Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are in place to meet targets; act as a liaison to the management team and board of directors, keeping them updated on organizational matters and market movements.
- Strategic Growth: Locate areas for improvement, propose corrective actions, manage budgets/costs effectively, and adhere to the highest ethical standards and regulations.
Job Details and Application:
Locations: Tantra Hills & Kotobabi Branches
Compensation: Competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Note: This position is highly demanding. More details about the role, including specific duties and expectations, will be thoroughly explained during the application process.
Required profile for job ad : Professional Accountant – Accra
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Professional qualifications such as ICA, ACCA, or CPA are an added advantage).
- Experience: Prior experience in accounting, financial management, and operational oversight is important, though not fully required (we welcome eager, capable professionals ready to grow into the role).
- Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in QuickBooks or other relevant accounting software, as well as advanced spreadsheet/MS Office skills.
- Competencies: Exceptional organizational, analytical, and leadership skills, with high integrity and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced setting.
Job criteria for job ad : Professional Accountant – Accra
- Job category : Accounting, controlling, finance
- Industries : Education, training
- Employment type : Permanent contract
- Region : Greater Accra
- City : Accra
- Remote work : No
- Experience level : No experience – Less than 2 years – 2 to 5 years – 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years
- Educational level : College – HND – Bachelor – Master – Doctorate
- Spoken language : english > good level
- Number of Position(s) : 1
- Salary expectations : < GH₵ 3,000
- Team management : Yes



