Assistant Accountant

We are searching for an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic team at HFM.

Your role at HFM:

• Prepare, examine, and analyse accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and standards.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Prepare budget, country performance report and other reporting including variance analysis.
• Ensure timely reporting of all financial information.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Maintain proper accounting records and ensure adherence with established internal control procedures.
• Assist in daily banking requirements.
• Ability to interpret and make use of IAS / IFRS.
• Liaise with External Auditor to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Filing of statutory returns to local authority.
• Liaise with authorities (MRA, FSC and ROC) and banks as and when required.
• Ensure payroll are validated and paid within the required timeframe.

What You Bring:

• BSc/BA in Accounting or Finance or ACCA level 2.
• At least 5 years Finance experience including 3 years’ experience in audit.
• Well-organised knowledge on IAS / IFRS, Taxation and other Finance scope.
• Knowledge of Sage Accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Presentation skills.
• Fluent in English and French, oral and written.

General Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitive to numbers and accounting policies.
• Good team player with ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Fast learner and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management.
• Hard worker, ready to put in the extra hours
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationship across business units.
• Be willing to take greater challenges as well as opportunities.

By joining us, you can expect:

💰   Attractive remuneration package

⛱️  22 days of Annual Leave (reaching up to 30 days per year based on years’ service)

🌊  Friday afternoons off (during December & January)

🎂  Birthdays are always a day off!

🏅  Long-Service Recognition Awards

🎯 Referral Bonus – refer a candidate we would all enjoy to work with!!

💊  Participation in the Company’s Medical Scheme from day one (Eagle)!

🥪   Unlimited snacks, fruits and beverages

🍕   Complimentary periodic lunches at the office

🏀 Fun team-building activities & Corporate events

🏤   Magnificent offices in Iconebene

🌍 Who is HFM?

Sounds like you? Come and write the next chapter with us through our Careers website: Assistant Accountant.

HFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applications will be treated as confidential.