ABOUT THE JOB
The GL accountant performs accounting activities in accordance with group-wide (international) / national accounting principles and standards within the assigned scope. This job documents and reviews the organization’s financial statements / positions to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, as well as reporting requirements. The Accountant gets guidance and support from the Accounting Manager on complex activities, ad hoc requests, and key issues in the execution of duties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting Management:
Coordinates the work on General Accounting processes
Accounting processing of payroll,
Preparing taxes or gathering tax documents
Ensure that all necessary information is recorded in the appropriate information systems
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Maintain and administer chart of accounts and reporting (IFRS & Ohada)
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovative solutions and communicate them to the accounting manager
Manage intra-group flows (cross-services)
Participates in the development of monthly and annual reporting (DSF) and the development of the budget (Group, OHADA)
Participates in monitoring audit and account verification missions
Cost control:
Review and unblocked all payments in the system if any before approvals in bank application
Ensure that all appropriate deductions are made before payment
Ensure that the right amounts are being paid per contract details and supporting documents
Ensure that all statutory deductions (WHT, SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION, PAYE etc.) are paid on time to avoid penalties
Prepare and post all manual journals after reviews and validation by Finance Business Partner’s and Accounting & Reporting Manager
Inventory Management:
Organize quarterly and annual stock counts (IFRS & Ohada)
Compile, consolidate, and reconcile inventory and also SAP and Departmental Stock Counts
Maintain inventory systems and technologies
Perform inventory revaluations if any
Process improvement
Support the implementation of effective financial controls.
Participates to deliver improved procedures
Reporting Processes
Perform period end activities such as booking of manual journal entries, prepayments, ensure the respect of RACI, etc.
Follow the clearing of all Vendor Accounts
Review and reconcile all GL Balances before month end reporting
Perform any ad hoc activities requested by the Accounting & Reporting Manager or any relevant stakeholder
EDUCATION, LANGUAGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Chartered Accountant/ ACCA
Bachelor’s / Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar
Technical proficiency (eg, SAP – ERP systems, Excel, PowerPoint, BBS)
English business proficiency (written and spoken)
Knowledge of French will be a plus
Applications from women are encouraged
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS
6 years’ experience in finance as a supervisor (for stakeholder management) with an emphasis on accounting Experience in a multinational company, preferably in B2B / food industries
Minimum 8 years’ experience in finance & audit
Experience in a multinational company, preferably in B2B / food industries
Microsoft Office and Google-based applications knowledge
Adaptability to changing environment
Professional & Positive attitude
LEADERSHIP SKILLS & PERSONAL STYLE
Good attention to details
Analytical Skills
Leadership experience (Drive to Deliver, Dealing with People, Shaping the Business)
Promote knowledge sharing organization-wide
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, internal SSC departments and customers
Goal oriented
Drive continuous improvement initiatives regarding processes, technologies, and organization
Perform any ad hoc activity requested by Manager
All applications must be submitted ONLINE