Senior Accountant

Qualifications & Experience: 5 to 10 years BCOM - Accounting and/ or similar financial diploma or degree Professional accountant Skills required: Experience with online accounting packages, particularly Quickbooks beneficial Advanced Excel knowledge Strong interpersonal skills Good decision-making skills Excellent people skills Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinking Work independently and as a part of a team Business understanding Initiating action; Drive and energy Ability to adapt and respond to change Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibility for delivering work accurately and timeously Ability to self-review work before submitting it for managerial review Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy Speaking French or experience with OHADA hugely beneficial Job 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 entities Assist with tax audit compliance and enquiries Work closely with managers, directors, and partners Provide advisory services that go beyond basic bookkeeping Provide Accounting Support Initially assist team members with their backlog, reconciliations and setup of good accounting practices Perform day-to-day accounting tasks where necessary Prepare books for audit and do multiple audit reconciliations Function as right hand to Financial Management team Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements Develop and provide reports for all departments Prepare and distribute all reports required on time Assist with the preparation, consolidation and review of strategy, plans and budgets VAT reporting Where necessary delegate tasks to junior team members and review their work Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Other ad hoc accounting and administrative duties