About Us
People and Partners Group is a leading Human Resources Management firm connecting toptier talent with innovative companies across Africa the Middle East the US the UK and India including Fortune 100 clients. We drive scale innovation and business growth through expert talent acquisition and retention strategies. Guided by Fair Play Energy Partnership and Impact we re committed to transparency accountability and delivering measurable results all from an almost 100 remote work environment. Join us in shaping how companies serve the world.
Role Summary
We re seeking a skilled Payroll and Financial Accountant to join our team fulltime working remotely from Ghana. Reporting to the Managing Director you will oversee payroll operations ensure accurate financial reporting and drive timely invoicing and collections. This role is essential to supporting our performancedriven global business requiring a proactive professional who excels in a remote setting with precision strong Excel skills and a focus on financial efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management:
- Process payroll accurately and on time for all staff ensuring compliance with company policies and Ghanaian regulations.
- Maintain digital payroll records remit taxes and government contributions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements (e.g. balance sheets income statements) with meticulous detail using Zoho Books or similar platforms.
- Deliver internal financial reports to the Managing Director including budgettoactual expenditure analysis leveraging advanced Excel tools.
Invoicing and Collections:
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and issuance of invoices to clients maintaining consistency with agreed terms.
- Monitor and follow up on collections tracking overdue payments and coordinating with clients to ensure prompt settlement.
Accounting Operations:
- Record and reconcile daily financial transactions in Zoho Books or equivalent ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Manage accounts payable digitally process invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors and payees.
- Track bank deposits payments and incoming wire transfers reporting issues immediately via established remote channels.
Compliance and Audits:
- Ensure adherence to tax laws financial regulations and internal controls preparing electronic submissions for local authorities.
- Participate in financial audits remotely maintaining organized digital documentation.
Budget Support:
- Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts using Excel to analyze and update financial data for decisionmaking.
Collaboration:
- Engage with the operations team and other departments via virtual platforms to align financial processes including invoicing and collections with business goals maintaining clear and professional communication.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance. Professional qualification (e.g. CA ACCA ICAG) required; ongoing Level 3 candidates will be considered.
- Minimum 3 years managing payroll financial accounting and invoicing/collections in a fastpaced preferably remote business based in Ghana.
- Proven ability to handle fullcycle accounting including reconciliation reporting and debt recovery in a digital environment.
- Proficiency in Zoho Books or similar accounting platforms (e.g. QuickBooks Xero).
- Strong Excel skills including advanced functions (e.g. pivot tables VLOOKUP macros) essential for reporting budgeting and tracking collections.
- Solid knowledge of financial regulations tax compliance and accounting procedures in Ghana.
- Excellent analytical numerical and time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines remotely.
- Detailoriented with a sharp eye for accuracy and error prevention particularly in invoicing and financial data.
- Ethical and trustworthy adept at managing confidential data securely online.
- Strong communicator fluent in written and spoken English (additional languages a plus) comfortable in remote interactions and client followups.
Our Culture At People and Partners Group we foster a remotefirst environment of professional growth integrity and inclusivity.
We value:
- Fair Play: Leading with transparency and trust even across time zones.
- Energy: Bringing passion and commitment to every virtual task.
- Partnership: Collaborating for shared success through digital teamwork.
- Impact: Driving transformation that matters wherever you log in from.
Why Join Us
- Thrive in a global remote firm shaping talent solutions for industry leaders.
- Grow within a team that values accountability and measurable results with the flexibility of working from anywhere in Ghana.
- Competitive salary and a supportive virtual work environment.