Account Officer

Company Overview

EuroAfrica Cultivators Limited is an agribusiness focused on producing high-quality crops for export markets, with sustainability at the centre of its operations.

Role Summary

The Account Officer will handle the routine recording of financial activity, support payment processing to banks and government bodies, keep the fixed asset records current, and provide accounting plus administrative assistance to the Finance and Administrative teams. The position requires financial records to remain accurate, complete, current, and ready for audit at all times.

Core Duties

• Enter and classify all business expenses and financial transactions in QuickBooks accurately and within required timelines, while keeping complete backup documents such as invoices, receipts, and vouchers for every posting.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliation work, quickly identify and resolve variances, and maintain petty cash records.
• Work with the Financial Consultant to prepare and complete bank payments and payments to government institutions, including taxes, SSNIT, statutory charges, permits, and levies; keep official receipts, coordinate with banks and agencies on transactions and queries, and monitor statutory deadlines such as PAYE, VAT, withholding tax, and SSNIT to support timely filing and payment and avoid penalties.
• Update and maintain the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, asset locations, and tagging; support physical checks and reconciliation of assets; and maintain depreciation schedules in coordination with the Finance Consultant.
• Support invoicing and collections follow-up, track and plan supplier payments, and assist with payroll preparation and related records.
• Help the Finance Consultant prepare schedules, reconciliations, reports, management accounts, and audit or year-end working papers; assist with budget tracking and highlight major variances; and provide reliable data and documentation for reporting and decision-making.
• Keep financial files well organised and securely stored in both physical and digital formats, and carry out any other accounting or administrative tasks reasonably assigned.
• Support import and export operations by preparing and processing customs documents and declarations on ICUMS, and assist with compliance and reporting under Ghana Free Zones requirements while coordinating with clearing agents, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Free Zones Authority as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should hold an HND or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Part qualification with ICA Ghana, ACCA, or CIMA is considered an advantage. The role requires 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or bookkeeping, strong practical experience with QuickBooks, and good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office tools. Familiarity with Ghanaian statutory obligations, including GRA and SSNIT, is beneficial. Exposure to customs import and export processes, ICUMS, and Ghana Free Zones procedures is also an advantage.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Excellent precision and attention to detail
• Strong ethical standards, discretion, and confidentiality when handling financial data
• Solid organisation and time management abilities with the capacity to meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Readiness to carry out banking and agency errands as part of the job