Job Overview
The Senior Accountant will work under the Finance Manager Africa. This will be a permanent role that will involve, accounting, reporting and analysis as well ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory compliance.
Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities
Accounting Duties
Perform cross country accounting functions as assigned including, but not limited to verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling transactions with deep understanding of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
Be able to set up accounting books and procedures for new countries
Take charge of month end procedures and timelines
Assist with testing and receiving final approval for accounting software reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations.
Assist with interim and annual external audit including completing required materials such as schedules.
Reporting and Analysis
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports.
Assist with completion of the quarterly and annual statutory and regulatory filings for all countries where Branch operates
Production of daily, weekly, monthly reconciliations for each country covering Disbursements, Repayments and Net-cash, third party contracts such as M-pesa, Vodafone, Cellulant
Assist in the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
Perform Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis using the available business intelligent tools
Assist in developing financial models, analyses and dashboard reports to support strategic initiatives
Assist in analyzing complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis
Other
Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.
Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant Job
Bachelor’s degree in Finance related areas and a CPA qualification
More than 2 years of solid Accounting experience preferably handling more than 2 countries
Experience working with accounting software, QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage, Oracle
Highly analytical with high proficiency in MS Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to run a meeting and comfortably convey instruction
Self-motivated, Creative and a Self-Initiator
Super Organized & Results focused
Able to work with short timelines on deliverables and multiple request at a time
Comfortable with Start-up environment; Aggressive goals and targets, Open company culture, Flat company structure and strong Team spirit
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