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Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant (JO013488) Gabon

Terms & Conditions

Work Location: Libreville, Gabon

Contract: Direct Hire- Permanent

Status:Resident,Single

Work hours per day:  8 hrs/day

Work Days per Week:  5 days per week + One (1) Saturday morning every two weeks

Mob/demob ticket: Provided 

Medical insurance: Provided 

Visa: Provided

 

ROLE SUMMARY 

  • The Chief Accountant will be accountable for timely processing of all day to day and transactions for particular  client entities, as well as the month end closing, Tax declaration/payment and communication with External Auditors. The CA will also manage the Accountants (Senior &/or Juniors).
  • This role will report to the Finance Department in the Head office. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

  • Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting.
  • Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations.
  • Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.
  • Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.
  • Responsible for timely monthly consolidated statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting.
  • Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries.
  • Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analysing margins, variances and cost analysis.
  • Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up.
  • Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.
  • Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives. 

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/SUCCESS CRITERIA 

  • Produce error-free accounting reports
  • Timely escalation of risks and problems about important financial matters
  • Accurate and timely closing of accounts

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
  • Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
  • Minimum 7-8 years professional experience as an accountant is a must
  • IFRS knowledge
  • Working knowledge of Oracle, Sage, ERP, etc.
  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
  • Ability to produce and present financial information to be used at all levels of the organisation
  • Have a methodical, process orientated approach with rigorous attention to detail
  • Relevant experience in audit and costing is advantageous

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

  • Excellent written and spoken English and French
  • Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly analytical with good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task

COMPETENCIES 

Job Knowledge

  • Drive for Results
  • Problem solving 
  • Achievement Oriented
  • Adaptability
  • Reliability
  • Planning & organizing

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

  • 2 to 5 Accountants
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