The duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Job Purpose

As Senior Accounts Officer you will assist the accountant, in managing and reporting on financial information pertaining to the different subsidiaries.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the Accountant in developing and maintaining timely and accurate financial statement which are compliant to IFRS standards.
• Assist the Accountant in developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure all statutory requirements for Companies under responsibility are met and liaise with concern stakeholders, Bank, MRA as required.
• Prepare supporting information for annual audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Keep track of all supporting information for all financial transactions.
• Develop and maintain Financial Accounting systems for tax control and payments, cash management, accounts payable and receivable and credit control.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts.
• Assist the Accountant in reviewing monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting.
• Manage the cash flow and prepare forecasts in accordance with respective Companies` policies.
• Ensure that all financial information is securely kept by taking appropriate measures including implementation of policies and procedures.
• Assist the Group Accountant/Accountant with financial reporting as required by board members.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements at year end.
• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Group Accountant/Accountant and relevant Head of Departments.
• Assists managers in their respective departmental budget preparation.
• Maintain financial records for each international project in a manner that facilitates management reports.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements which are in line with contract agreements.
• Set up and provide timely and accurate reporting including analytics on the financial activity.

Candidate Profile

• Degree Holder in Accounting/Finance.
• ACCA qualified or partly qualified.
• 3 years working experience in a similar role.
• Analytical mind, accurate and attention to details.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; adherence to tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Good communication skills – English and French.
• Accuracy in particular accounting reports