Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
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Job Description
The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting duties including compilation consolidation and analysis of financial data etc. This role requires an understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles and bookkeeping experience. This role handles the ledgers and preparation of journal entries fixed asset or inventory accounting preparation of trial balance or financial statements cost accounting bank account reconciliation etc.
Main Responsibilities:
Accounting:
- Reconcile accounts and maintain the general ledger
- Conduct monthly balance sheet review analysis
- Collaborate with the SBS team (shared accounting staff) on reconciliations and journal entries
Treasury:
- Provide daily information regarding cash inflows and outflows
- Liaise with the bank for cash transactions and administrative documents
- Assist in managing cash flow and working capital
Reporting:
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes
- Analyze and comment on variances against the budget
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to the Finance Manager
- Support the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes
- Analyze and comment on variances against the budget
Statutory/Internal Control:
- Review financial statements and reports
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
- Participate in audits and liaise with external auditors
- Follow up on internal control rules
- Engage in process improvement initiatives
Additionally the role involves participation in the Africa Finance Development Program which aims to enhance financial practices and development across the region.
Qualifications :
Education:
- Bachelors degree in accounting (BAC4)
- Charted Accountant certification will be a plus
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting controlling and reporting - with a very strong accounting knowledge
- Experience in audit is ideal
Technical skills/knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. SAP)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced knowledge of accounting budgeting cost accounting and cost control principles
- Diplomatic with excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong cash tax and analytical approach
- Ability to work collaboratively with Controlling to develop various reports
- Proficiency with MS Tool
- Capable of thriving in a fast-paced stimulating environment
- Strong record keeping skills
Language:
- Fluent in English and French (writing and verbal communication)
Additional Information :
Stakeholders:
Internal: Finance Shared Services Centre Platforms Internal audit and local departments
External: Local Regulatory authorities External auditors Banks etc.
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
- Pension contributions
- Access to Training and Development
- Access to Concierge Partnerships
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
