Who We Are
CrossBoundary operates in frontier markets that also hold immense investment opportunities. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to have a transformational impact on the renewable energy landscape in Africa. Team members come from diverse backgrounds, but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
Who You Are
You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within emerging markets
You have a background in accounting for businesses that operate in Africa
You possess excellent attention to detail but are solution-oriented and able to operate in environments that are constantly changing
You are comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously and can prioritize and effectively deliver on tasks within the deadline
You are interested in leveraging automated systems/ platforms to streamline processes
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including monthly closings, monthly/ quarterly financial statement preparation, financial and statutory audit, general ledger, fixed assets, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Ensure all transactions are recorded and coded accurately in Sage X3
Perform bank reconciliations
Perform intercompany reconciliations
Prepare consolidated accounts
Prepare tax returns
Liaise with the accountants in-country to ensure local accounts are prepared timeously and accurately
Review and approve local tax submissions
Review local accounts
Prepare monthly invoicing run
Process weekly payment runs
Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
Maintain asset register
Prepare payroll
Assist with providing information to external auditors for the annual audit
Assist with the opening of new entities in new geographies
Assist with the opening of bank accounts
Assist with other administration/ operational functions
Ad Hoc duties and support to the broader team
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Certified public accountant (CPA, K) or ACCA qualification
2+ years’ post qualifying experience
Apply via :
crossboundary.applytojob.com
