Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Job Description

The Company 
In continuous growth, our client, an international trading firm seeks to beef up its accounting department by bringing on board an Accountant to assist the team with the execution of accounting duties.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, you'll be responsible for,

  • Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers
  • Managing income and expenditure accounts
  • Checking and recording incoming payments from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from accounts payable
  • Profit and Loss and balance sheet variance analysis
  • Generating financial reports that display the company’s profits, equity and cash flow
  • Performing audits and resolving discrepancies
  • Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
  • Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting
  • Assisting Accounting Manager in budget preparation and financial forecasts
  • Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations

Requirements
  •  Diploma / Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
Professional Experience
  • Two (2) years of experience in a similar position

Skills & Aptitude
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in performing financial functions including: preparation and posting of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analysis, financial report preparation
  • Great knowledge and usage of accounting softwares
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision

Industry
  • International Trade
Employment
  • Fixed-Term Contract
Department
  • Accounting
Direct Superior 
  • Accounting Manager
Remuneration
  • Industry standard
Application Directives
  • Kindly apply by uploading your recent resume on this site
  • English speaking applicants should have adequate proficiency in french and resume should be in french format
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Position Based At
  • Abidjan
Application Deadline
  • July 19, 2023 at 05:00 PM