Chief Accountant (Ivory Coast)

About this job

JOB ID: CI-12-06

YooMee Africa, a Swiss company operating broadband wireless networks in sub Saharan Africa, is looking for a Chief Accountant for its operations in Cameroon.

The company has fast growing operations in Cameroon and is expanding to additional countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed by experienced entrepreneurs and strong financial investors. 

Description

The Chief Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective functioning and maintenance of the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the company as well as regular reportings (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually) and years end closing. 

Key responsibilities:

• Handles full spectrum of accounting and cost accounting role eg. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc;
• Is responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations;
• Performs full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts;
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures;
• Reviews accounts payables and weekly check runs;
• Reviews,  investigates,  and  corrects  errors  and  inconsistencies  in  accounting  entries, documents, and reports;
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, cost centers and documents business transactions;
• Closely maintains and monitors the fixed assets system;
• Assists the DAF on developing and implement various accounting procedures;
• Analyzes  transactional  processes  and  identify  areas  where  additional  accuracies  and efficiencies can be achieved;
• Coordinates monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts;
• Secures correct and complete booking to fulfill cost accounting methods as well as cost center performances;
• Is responsible for consolidation group reporting to the HQ in Switzerland (separate Group Chart of Accounts, accounting principles IFRS, consolidation of financial statements, cash- flows, KPI’s);
• Maintains system of accounts and keep records on all company transactions and assets;
• Assists the DAF in establishing and maintaining system for expenses sensitivity analysis and early warning of expenses overruns;
• Supports  DAF  in  ensuring  that  intercompany  transactions  are  in  line  with  management agreements;
• Distributes monthly comparison reports and expenses reports according to schedules; 

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience in similar position
• University degree strictly in Accounting & Finance
• Very good knowledge of OHADA laws 
• Good aptitude on budget management and financial forecast
• Detail oriented and analyzing skills
• Industry knowledge in Telecom Internet an advantage
• French + English  

Job Type: Full time

Application must include: A complete CV in English, a photo. 

Confidentiality is guaranteed. YooMee Cameroon is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly supports diversity in the workforce.  

Interested candidates should send their application letter, CV (both in English) and photo to cv@yoomee-africa.com