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Chief Accountant

Job Info

Job ID:
38325
Business Lobby
Company Type:
Accounting Accounting / Auditing 
2024-10-17
Job type:
Permanent 
Open position:
Chief Accountant 
Job Title:
Chief Accountant
Country:
West Africa
West Africa
 
Major:
Accounting Finance 
Degree:
Bachelor’s Degree 
Experience Level:
5+ 
Language:
Arabic English French 

Allowances

Job Description

Telecommunication company looking for a highly motivated Chief Accountant to join their team.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss, and cash flow statements).
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS) and corporate reporting requirements.
  • Analyze financial data to provide insights on operational efficiency, profitability, and cost control.
  • Lead the budgeting process by coordinating with departmental heads to forecast future financial needs.
  • Monitor budget performance and identify variances, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analysis for ongoing projects and new business ventures.
  • Ensure compliance with taxation regulations and filings, including VAT, income tax, and corporate tax.
  • Stay updated with government regulations in the telecommunication and energy sectors and ensure the company’s adherence to financial and reporting requirements.
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise the finance and accounting team.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA, CPA, CMA is a plus.
  • Previous experience in account management is a must.
  • 5 years of experience in a a similar position.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in English, French and Arabic.
  • Advanced-level experience using productivity tools, such as Microsoft office Suite.
  • Attention to detail
  • High level of accuracy, efficiency and accountability.
  • Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments.
  • IFRS accounting, Budgeting, controlling, cashflows management, Cost control, ERP, MIS reporting.
  • Inventories Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Administration

 

Location: 

Liberia (west Africa)