Job Opening at EBL Legal Placement & Performance

POSITION: Accounts Officer

EBL Legal Placement & Performance is seeking an Accounts Officer to support our organisation’s financial management functions. If you have a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism, plus strong organisational and documentation skills, this role offers the opportunity to maintain financial records, prepare bank reconciliations, process invoices, file statutory returns, support payroll, prepare financial reports, and support audit processes.

Why EBL Legal Placement & Performance?

EBL Legal Placement & Performance is a boutique legal talent firm that places exceptional paralegals, legal assistants, and legal administrators into premier US law firms. We are not a staffing agency; we are a performance partner. The professionals we place receive coaching, support, and accountability to meet the standards of the firms we serve. As an Accounts Officer, you will not simply process payments; you will maintain accurate accounting records, monitor bank balances, manage petty cash, process supplier invoices, follow up on receivables, prepare statutory returns, support payroll, prepare financial reports, and support internal and external audits. Your work will enable us to serve our clients effectively.

Your Mission: Record, Reconcile, and Report

You will take responsibility for maintaining accurate and up to date accounting records, recording daily financial transactions, and ensuring proper filing of receipts, invoices, and payment vouchers. Your role includes preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements, monitoring bank balances, managing petty cash, processing supplier invoices, preparing and issuing invoices to clients, following up on outstanding receivables, preparing and filing statutory returns, assisting in monthly payroll preparation, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, supporting internal and external audit processes, and performing other finance and administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

Your role spans financial record keeping, bank and cash management, accounts payable and receivable, tax compliance, payroll support, financial reporting, audit support, and administrative tasks. Here is what you will tackle:

Financial Record Keeping

• You will maintain accurate, up to date accounting records.
• Recording daily financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Ensuring proper filing of receipts, invoices, payment vouchers, and supporting documents.
• Maintaining records of assets, liabilities, income, and expenditure.

Bank and Cash Management

• You will prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Monitoring bank balances and supporting cash flow tracking.
• Managing petty cash and ensuring proper documentation of petty cash expenses.
• Preparing payment vouchers and supporting cheque or electronic payment processing.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• You will process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Preparing and issuing invoices to clients.
• Following up on outstanding receivables.
• Reconciling supplier and client accounts.

Tax and Statutory Compliance

• You will assist in preparing and filing statutory returns with relevant authorities including GRA, SSNIT, and other regulatory bodies.
• Supporting VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, corporate tax, and other tax related computations.
• Ensuring statutory payments meet required timelines.
• Maintaining proper documentation for tax audits and compliance reviews.

Payroll Support

• You will assist in preparing monthly payroll.
• Supporting computation of salaries, deductions, allowances, PAYE, and SSNIT contributions.
• Maintaining confidential staff payroll records.

Financial Reporting

• You will assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Supporting budget and expenditure report preparation.
• Providing financial information to management when required.
• Assisting in preparing reports for audits, projects, donors, or clients where applicable.

Audit and Internal Controls

• You will support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensuring compliance with approved financial policies and procedures.
• Identifying and reporting financial irregularities or control weaknesses.
• Ensuring all financial transactions receive proper authorisation and documentation.

Administrative Support

• You will support procurement documentation and payment processing.
• Maintaining organised financial files, both electronic and hard copy.
• Performing other finance and administrative duties assigned by management.

What You Bring to the Role

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience working in a consulting firm, NGO, research organisation, private company, or project based environment gives you an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• A good understanding of Ghana tax and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under minimal supervision.
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Timely preparation of bank reconciliations and financial reports.
• Timely filing and payment of statutory obligations.
• Proper documentation and filing of financial transactions.
• Reduction in accounting errors and unsupported expenditures.
• Effective support during audits and compliance reviews.

Why This Role Suits You

• US Law Firm Connection: You will support financial operations for a firm that places talent into premier US law firms.
• Full Cycle Accounting: You will handle record keeping, reconciliations, payables, receivables, tax, payroll, reporting, and audit support.
• Remote Work: The role offers remote work from the EBL Legal local office in Accra.
• Compliance Focus: You will ensure statutory payments and tax filings meet deadlines.

Key Details to Remember

• Role: Accounts Officer
• Company: EBL Legal Placement & Performance
• Work Location: Remote from EBL Legal local office in Accra, Ghana
• Client: Premier US law firm (assigned upon placement)
• Reports To: CEO / General Manager
• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration
• Experience Required: Minimum 2–3 years in accounting or finance
• Key Software: Excel, Tally, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero
• Key Knowledge: Ghana tax, statutory compliance, accounting principles

How to Apply for this Job at EBL Legal Placement & Performance

If you possess the qualifications and drive to excel as an Accounts Officer, we want to hear from you. Follow these steps to submit your application:

1. Prepare your Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter.
2. Highlight your accounting experience, software proficiency, and knowledge of Ghana tax compliance.
3. Send your application to: nana.osbons@gmail.com

Closing Date: The deadline is June 19, 2026, close of business. Join EBL Legal Placement & Performance and support financial operations that enable premier US law firm placements. Apply today. We look forward to receiving your application.

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