POSITION : Accountant

REPORTING TO : Finance Comptroller

DEPARTMENT : Finance

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Coordinate with the finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines. Ensure all transactions are booked and on time.

Perform ledger analysis and report to management as needed.

Perform month-end accounting activities such as closings and reporting.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key responsibilities include:

• Make sure the accounting policies are accurate and correctly applied
• Ensure all general ledgers are up-to-date
• Analyze ledger to the various lines of budget
• Manage all foreign supplier ledgers to ensure accurate reporting
• Manage CAPEX – assets booking, assets/WIP follow-up, depreciation and disposal
• Manage the booking of banking transactions and other miscellaneous expenses
• Ensure timely declaration, payment and correct filing of all taxes
• Ensure all reconciling transactions from bank and other reconciliations are cleared and booked timely
• Follow-up on accruals/provision, lease and prepayment tables.
• Ensure that all necessary documents are requested, collected, and filed for all transactions
• Work collaboratively with other teams to achieve shared goals
• Keep updated the accruals list and share at least once per month with the Financial Controller and the CFO

Education:

• Degree in Accounting and/or relevant field
• Advanced English language skills (French will be an added advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum 3-4 years of work experience in accounting or a similar role.
• Skills in Microsoft applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)
• Knowledge of an ERP system is required

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Creativity
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Excellent Listening Skills
• Focused with a proactive stance to innovation
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated/managed individual.
• Applied Lateral Thinking ability
• Team Player and Individual Orientation

To apply:

Please submit via email your letter of application along with your recent curriculum vitae as well as copies of your academic credentials to hr.olr@orange.com

Due to the urgency of the role, interviews will be done on a rolling basis.

Deadline for receipt of applications: July 15, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Please note the following:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.