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Vacancy: Senior Finance Officer-Accounting and Taxation

Syecomp HQ, Dzorwulu

Offer: Senior Finance Officer, Accounting and Taxation 

Type: In-person and weekend work schedules.

Contract Duration: 1 year (possibility of a renewal based on available budget and performance)

Who We Are
Syecomp is an Africa-based geomapping and digital technology for agriculture company headquartered in Accra, Ghana serving smallholder African farmers, agribusinesses, and financial institutions with bundled localised digital farmer and financial services (DFFS) across agronomy, finance, markets, and climate information nexus. Syecomp builds a unique ecosystem of services for farmers and agribusinesses, ranging from farm inputs to financial products, leveraging on relevant datasets and institutional partnerships.

As part of Syecomp’s Strategic Growth Plan (2024-2029), our goal is to grow our market share and deliver impact-at-scale. We are committed to creating value for all stakeholders (staff, clients, communities, shareholders, and institutional partners) through a shared-value approach.

Job Purpose
Responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations and tax compliance. This role involves managing financial records, preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and providing strategic tax planning advice.

Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Reporting

  • Assist in preparing and ensuring proper consolidation of financial data for Syecomp, subsidiaries, and projects.

  • Participate in implementing all financial aspects of the strategic plan and achieving associated objectives.

  • Collaborate to manage and maintain the business planning and budgeting process, including budgets, capital expenditures, budget monitoring, and forecasts/run rates.

  • Assist in providing a comprehensive range of financial accounting and reporting services for profitability assessment across various segments (Mfarmpay, Village Market, and ClimAgri).

  • Support in review of various schedules for external and internal reporting requirements, including the monthly management accounts pack, financial reports for board meetings, tax computations, and annual financial statements.

  • Aide in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with company schedules, statutory, regulatory, and IFRS 17

  • Assist in analyzing and assessing the reporting impact on the organization, developing strategies to ensure compliance with new reporting (IFRS 17) and disclosure requirements.

  • Support all tax compliance processes, including the preparation, review, and timely submission of tax returns (corporate income tax, VAT, payroll tax, and other relevant taxes).

  • Identify and mitigate potential tax risks by establishing strong internal controls and monitoring changes in tax regulations. Work closely with other units to provide financial guidance and support for business initiatives.

  • Support the conduct of external due diligence, field project monitoring, and supplier requisitions to ensure they are within budget before approval for payment.

  • Lead subsidiary, Mfarmpay’s periodic compliance reporting to Bank of Ghana and engagement with the National Insurance Commission Ghana.

Competencies

  • Three (3) and above years' experience Finance, Accounting, and Investment

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in financial management, Accounting, or similar field.

  • Qualified Accountant with ICAGH, ACCA or its equivalent

  • Understanding of accounting principles, practices, regulations, and procedures related to financial reporting and Tax

  • Knowledge in IFRS 9, 16 and 17

  • Skilled in data processing techniques for accounting systems. (e.g., Sage, ERP, Tally, etc.)

Salary: 110,000 Ghana Cedis/year (Gross pay). Subject to fulfilling the minimum requirements and background checks.

How to Apply:
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application together with your CV to the Head of People and Culture. Email:
hr@syecomp.com

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025

Please state the job title (Senior Finance Officer, Accounting and Taxation ) in the subject line of the email and on the heading of your application letter.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Syecomp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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