Chief Accountant

Are you ready to step into a leadership role in a dynamic finance environment? We are looking for a Chief Accountant to join our team. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong accounting expertise, this is the opportunity for you!

Are you ready to step into a leadership role in a dynamic finance environment?
We are looking for a Chief Accountant to join our team and drive accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across our financial operations. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong accounting expertise, this is the opportunity for you!

Leadership and Oversight:

• Coach and supervise the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate task completion.
• Support the Finance Manager with projects and key initiatives.
• Act as the go-to person for all financial and accounting matters across departments.
• Allocate and monitor workloads to meet internal deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and internal financial reports.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and financial performance monitoring.
• Submit statutory returns and ensure compliance with all local and international accounting standards (including IFRS).
• Generate VAT data and liaise with fiscal representatives (BE, NL & FR).
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS and review contracts and records for accuracy.

Controls, Analysis and Improvements:

• Conduct internal audits and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to accounting processes.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure timely payments and adequate liquidity.
• Analyse financial statements and flag anomalies or discrepancies.
• Perform stock reconciliation and review reporting processes.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, regulators, legal, and external partners.
• Resolve financial disputes and reconcile inter-company transactions as needed.
• Generate monthly credit statements using the CAT website for Neemba International reporting.

Other Responsibilities:

• Execute any other duties as may be required by management in line with business needs.

Key Competencies

• Strong sense of autonomy, organization, and rigor
• Ability to work efficiently and responsively under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive in problem-solving and decision-making
• Proficient in MS Office and financial databases
• Team player with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of the African market is an advantage

Qualifications & Experience:

• ACCA Qualified
• Minimum 3+ years' experience of working in a similar position.
• Professional certification
• Prior experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and customer account management.

If you’ve read this far, chances are you're considering this role—so don’t hesitate! Apply now and take the next step in your career.

Even if this opportunity doesn’t match your current profile, we’ll keep your application on file for future openings.

We wish you the best of luck!