Job Vacancy at Legendary Foods Limited
POSITION: Accounting Officer
About the Organization:
Legendary Foods is an innovative food-tech alternative protein company aimed at transforming protein consumption in West and Central Africa. By concentrating on sustainable insect farming, we are able to create protein products that are nutritious, environmentally friendly, and accessible. Legendary Foods, with bases in Accra and Kumasi, is ready to grow its footprint throughout the African continent. Help us shape the future of food.
Role Description:
Legendary Foods seeks a motivated, goal-focused, conscientious, detail-oriented, and diligent Accounting Officer to join an exciting new initiative with significant social and environmental influence. The selected individual will possess not only accounting skills but also an operational perspective, enabling them to perform advanced analyses, create models, handle costing, and develop systems aimed at improving the integrity, efficiency, and adaptability of the business. PLEASE BE AWARE THIS POSITION IS FOR KUMASI.
Responsibilities
The perfect candidate should be capable of handling the following tasks:
- Carefully finalize monthly, quarterly, and yearly closures and deliver them on time.
- Timely and precisely match accounts payable and receivable.
- Guarantee the prompt handling of specific payments.
- Capability to handle internal connections for conflicting resources
- Capacity to implement the organization’s purchasing, spending, reporting, asset management, inventory management, collections, credit, and other associated policies. Skill in recognizing deficiencies and communicating them efficiently.
- Should possess strong attention to detail and effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with local and international entities.
- Complete tax preparation and submit tax returns punctually.
- Make sure to document all financial transactions accurately by inputting account details and accompanying documents.
- Ensure compliance with internal control measures to deliver financial security.
- Resolve financial inconsistencies by gathering and examining account details.
- Protects financial data by executing database backups promptly.
- Prepare balance sheets and profit/loss statements for the company monthly with precision.
- Examine financial transactions and records.
- Ensure that all employees adhere to financial policies and regulations.
- Help with the preparation for all month-end and year-end closing activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university.
- Demonstrated experience as an account officer or a comparable position.
- Strong familiarity with accounting software (ideally SAGE).
- Skilled in G Suite applications.
Core competencies
- Deep comprehension and utilization of cost accounting concepts and inventory control.
- Solid grasp and implementation of cost accounting concepts: COGS, encompassing direct labour and overhead costs.
- Thorough grasp and implementation of all compliance obligations: PAYE, SSNIT, and remittances.
- In-depth comprehension and implementation of all tax regulatory obligations in Ghana: WTH, VAT, corporate tax, etc.
- Capability to establish and uphold essential external connections, such as governmental bodies, financial entities, suppliers, subcontractors, and so forth.
- Capability to assess service/supply proposals and negotiate costs/payment conditions.
- The convenience of maintaining physical and electronic records of all financial documents and relevant supporting information.
- Payroll administration encompasses overtime assessment and validation, routine salary and time clock compensation, casual employee oversight, and remuneration.
- Capability to oversee and handle cash flow needs of various accounts, including petty cash, mobile transactions, and bank accounts.
- Capability to execute all tasks associated with cash management in banking, such as online payee updates, electronic file submissions, statement downloads, and more.
- Can perform effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Capacity to execute under strict deadlines
- Capacity to establish processes and systems where none exist or need improvement.
Additional Desired Qualities
- Familiarity with and swift understanding of internet applications and software.
- Capability, readiness, and drive to acquire knowledge/investigate/improve abilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Capacity to understand the interconnections between various teams and their implications for accounting/finance.
- Outstanding interpersonal communication that is clear, brief, and precise.
- Certification from a recognized professional organization (ACCA, CA, etc.)
- Commencement Date: At the earliest opportunity
Remuneration: Pay aligned with background, qualifications, and skills.
How to Apply For This Job at Legendary Foods Limited
Closing Date: 29 August 2025
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