Accountant

Key Responsibilities

•      Coordinate internal and external audit assignments and liaise with banks with respect to annual review requirements.

·       Assist in the coordination between the Finance and Accounts Departments and the other departments of the Company.

·       Monitor and coach the team

·       Participate in the project management of key solutions.  

·       Prepare all financial reporting within deadlines namely:

o   Monthly financial and operations dashboards.

o   Management accounts and Group Reporting Packs.

o   Yearly budgets and board reporting

o   Any regular reporting to local authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Management & Finance, or relevant professional accounting qualification

·       ACCA level 2 at least

·       Proven post-qualification experience as Accountant

·       Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

·       Excellent accounting reporting and financial analysis skills

·       Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Netsuite and Sage.

·       Advanced MS Excel skills

·       Accuracy and attention to detail with sound judgement

·       In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

·       Awareness of business trends

·       Familiarity with financial accounting statements and generating management accounts

·       Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

·       Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and respond to changing priorities

·       Excellent inter-personal skills conducive to working in a small office environment

·       Excellent written, verbal, and organisational skills in French and English