Qualifications & Experience:5 to 10 yearsBCOM - Accounting and/ or similar financial diploma or degreeProfessional accountantSkills required:Experience with online accounting packages, particularly Quickbooks beneficialAdvanced Excel knowledgeStrong interpersonal skillsGood decision-making skillsExcellent people skillsInnovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinkingWork independently and as a part of a teamBusiness understandingInitiating action; Drive and energyAbility to adapt and respond to changeProven track record of taking ownership and responsibility for delivering work accurately and timeouslyAbility to self-review work before submitting it for managerial reviewCommitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracySpeaking French or experience with OHADA hugely beneficialJob Description:To provide a clerical and administrative support in respect of GL accounts and assist with the administration of all companies within the Division and related entitiesAssist with tax audit compliance and enquiriesWork closely with managers, directors, and partnersProvide advisory services that go beyond basic bookkeepingProvide Accounting SupportInitially assist team members with their backlog, reconciliations and setup of good accounting practicesPerform day-to-day accounting tasks where necessaryPrepare books for audit and do multiple audit reconciliationsFunction as right hand to Financial Management teamPrepare monthly/quarterly management accountsAssist in the preparation of annual financial statementsDevelop and provide reports for all departmentsPrepare and distribute all reports required on timeAssist with the preparation, consolidation and review of strategy, plans and budgetsVAT reportingWhere necessary delegate tasks to junior team members and review their workParticipate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiativesOther ad hoc accounting and administrative duties