Account Officer – Fixed Asset at AT Ghana

Job Function

The successful candidate will join our team as an Account Officer for Fixed Assets in the Finance Department. This individual will report to the Fixed Assets Manager and will be responsible for capitalizing all assets that meet the capitalization criteria as per policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an Assets addition report at each reporting date
• Initiate and process asset write offs as per policy and International Financial Reporting Standards
• Reconcile Fixed Asset Register with General Ledger
• Prepare all relevant Property Plant and Equipment Disclosure Schedules
• Process fixed assets disposal as per company policy and applicable IFRS Standard
• Maintain a Schedule for Capital Work in Progress balances
• Provide for impairment on CWIP items as per policy
• Assess, process and Asset Retirement Obligation where required
• Maintain a detailed Assets retirement report
• Process Depreciation of Assets at each reporting date
• Provide variance analysis for all Balance Sheet and income statement accounts as assigned

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree (Knowledge of core accounting will be an added advantage)
• Minimum three (3) to six (6) years of experience in a related/relevant field
• Part Professional qualification in ACCA, CIMA or ICAG
• Proficient user of MS Office suites with emphasis on Excel

Behavioral Qualities

• Confidence, courage, and conviction – challenging the status quo and breaking down silo barriers to performance and overcoming resistance to change
• Resilience – to repeatedly challenge despite setbacks and resistance
• Proactivity and initiative – to introduce ongoing changes to maximize productivity and influence the future
• Focused and priority driven – staying focused on key objectives