Senior Accountant

Job Summary

Manage and supervise day-to-day accounting for the Conakry office, with responsibility for books of accounts, receivables, payables, reconciliations, monthly closing, financial reporting, audit support and supervision of junior accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily sales, purchase, receipt, payment and journal entries and maintain complete general/sub-ledgers.
• Manage customer ageing, receivable follow-up, customer advances and account reconciliations.
• Review supplier invoices, vendor ledgers, payment schedules, outstanding liabilities and supplier advances.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations and account for bank charges, fund transfers and foreign-exchange differences.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual closing, including accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, trial balance and schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, MIS, expense analysis and information required for management decisions.
• Maintain taxation and statutory documentation for Guinea and coordinate with local accountants, tax consultants and auditors.
• Verify supplier invoices, employee reimbursements and expense claims and prevent duplicate or unsupported payments.
• Support international and foreign-currency transaction accounting, inter-company reconciliation and overseas payments.
• Assist audits, strengthen internal controls and supervise Accountants and Accounts Executives.

Qualification & Experience

• Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification in Accounting or Finance; professional accounting certification is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Accounts and Finance, including independent accounting and reconciliation responsibilities.

Technical / Functional Skills

• Strong bookkeeping, ledger scrutiny and reconciliation.
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable management.
• Monthly/year-end closing and MIS reporting.
• Accounting/ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Banking, cash management and foreign-currency transactions.

Language Requirements

• Good professional English.
• Working French is highly preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

A commercially minded candidate who can independently manage the Finance & Accounts function of an overseas operation. Long term commitment for at least 15-18 months.

Perks and Benefits: Official travel, Accommodation and Food