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Chief Accountant (Team Leader)

Chief Accountant (Team Leader) (JO013488) Libreville, Gabon

ROLE SUMMARY

The Chief Accountant will be accountable for timely processing of all day to day and transactions for particular client's 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 eg. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.
  • 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 analyzing 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

 

 

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