Accountant (2605-ACCNT)

Our client in the global business sector is seeking to recruit an Accountant who will report to the Senior Accountant and CFO.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation:

• Prepare monthly financial reports and ensuring adherence to month-end deadlines.
• Assist the senior group accountants group consolidation.
• Prepare and submit monthly, half-yearly, and annual management accounts to the Group CFO and divisional executives.
• Preparation of year-end financial statements, including supporting disclosures and declarations ( IAS / IFRS).
• Preparation of tax computation.
• Other financial reporting as required by the group.
• Liaise with external Auditor to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.

Operational Finance & Banking:

• Process invoices, interbank payments (IB), and quotations in a timely manner.
• Liaise with our management company to resolve queries.
• Manage client and revenue-related activities in the divisional shipping system.
• Distribute divisional rates and support day-to-day banking and finance operations.

Cash Flow & Ledger Management:

• Maintain and update the divisional daily cash flow schedule.
• Review and reconcile cash books, intercompany ledgers, and prepayment accounts.
• Conduct ageing debtors analysis and post relevant provision and revenue-related entries.

Audit & Ad-Hoc Support:

• Support internal and external audit processes, respond to audit queries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Carry out other ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks as requested by the Finance Manager, Divisional CFO, or Company Directors.

Profile:

• ACCA qualified member.
• 4 to 6 years in accounting and/or client management, with exposure to compliance functions.
• Strong numerical sensitivity and sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with online banking platforms is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and French (spoken and written).
• Organized, analytical, proactive, diplomatic, and a strong team player with a results-driven mindset.
• Fast learner and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.