Key missions
As an Accountant, you will take part in the accounting operations of the supervised entities in Africa, in accordance with the standards of the countries concerned, covering accounting, taxes, payroll and various social/employment matters.
You will work closely with contacts based in the subsidiaries (operational and administrative staff) as well as with the group's accountants.
Reporting to the Chief Accountant based in Monaco, your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
General Accounting:
- Receiving and checking accounting information from the subsidiaries.
- Recording and classifying accounting documents in accordance with accounting principles (IFRS).
- Closing activities.
- Preparing local tax returns (VAT, corporate income tax, etc.).
- Preparing monthly reconciliations (bank, cash, payroll, taxes, fixed assets, etc.).
- Setting up and monitoring intercompany rebillings.
- Carrying out the matching, clearing, analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and taking the necessary steps to investigate and correct any discrepancies.
- Taking part in the preparation of audit files and financial statements.
Analytical Accounting:
- Monthly review and analysis of revenues and costs allocated to each project, together with the project manager.
- Preparing the analytical monitoring of projects, providing explanations for the main variances.
You will take part in administrative projects such as the implementation of new IT tools or the strengthening of internal controls, and will provide support to the local team.
Candidate profile
- Accounting qualification (BTS, DUT or equivalent) with initial professional experience in accounting of at least 2 years preferred (internships and work-study included).
- Strong knowledge of general accounting.
- Knowledge of IFRS standards.
- Team spirit, rigour, organisation, proactiveness.
- Proficiency with IT tools, including advanced-level Excel required.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Willingness to travel to the subsidiaries as needed.
