Accountant

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