Core Objective
To manage the company’s finances, ensure financial accuracy, cost control, regulatory compliance, and profitability in security operations.
Key Functions / Responsibilities
1. Financial Records & Reporting
- Prepare and maintain accurate books of accounts.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage general ledger, trial balance, and reconciliations.
2. Budgeting & Cost Control
- Prepare annual budgets and cash-flow forecasts.
- Monitor operational costs ( fuel, equipment, maintenance).
- Control project and installation costs for CCTV/access control systems.
3. Payroll & Staff-Related Accounting
- Manage payroll for, technicians, and administrative staff.
- Ensure correct overtime, allowances, SSNIT, and pensions.
- Reconcile payroll with attendance and duty rosters.
4. Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Manage client invoicing and contract billing.
- Track outstanding receivables and follow up on payments.
- Process supplier and vendor payments.
- Critical: Many security companies operate on contracts—cash flow is key.
5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
Prepare and file:
- PAYE
- VAT
- Corporate income tax
Ensure compliance with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) requirements.
Liaise with tax authorities and auditors.
6. Procurement & Asset Accounting
- Track security equipment (cameras, servers, vehicles, radios).
- Manage depreciation and asset registers.
- Support procurement decisions with cost analysis.
7. Internal Controls & Fraud Prevention
- Implement financial controls and approval processes.
- Detect and prevent fraud, payroll padding, or ghost workers.
- Conduct internal audits and spot checks.
8. Contract & Project Accounting
- Monitor profitability of security contracts.
- Allocate costs to specific sites or clients.
- Support pricing and tender costing.
9. Audit & Management Support
- Support internal and external audits.
- Prepare financial reports for management decision-making.
- Advise management on cost reduction and financial risks.
Qualifications & Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Business Administration (Accounting option)
Professional Certifications (Strong Advantage)
- ICA Ghana (CA)
- ACCA
- CIMA (management accounting focus)
Part qualification acceptable for junior roles
Experience
- 2–5 years accounting experience
- Experience in service or security firms is an advantage
- Familiarity with payroll-heavy organisations preferred
Key Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Payroll and tax computation
- Accounting software (Tally, Sage, QuickBooks, ERP systems)
- Attention to detail
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Personal Attributes
- Ethical and trustworthy
- Detail-oriented
- Organized and disciplined
- Able to work under pressure and deadlines
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