Accountant / Finance Officer

The Finance Officer will collaborate with the CFO to provide the group with financial expertise across key areas, with a primary focus on delivering the objectives outlined in the annual budget and supporting the achievement of the Group’s business vision.

The finance officer ensures accurate financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to best practice financial management principles across the group.

Specific responsibilities:

Financial Management

1. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and financial ratio analysis.

2. Provide leadership and strategic direction for finance operations.

3. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies,

ensuring alignment with Group standards.

4. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

5. Manage outsourced finance functions and the structure of accounting teams.

6. Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including assisting with the development of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives

7. Ensure effective resource utilisation and robust internal controls for reporting

integrity and regulatory compliance.

Financial Transactions

1. Ensure the timely settlement of accounts payable and debt obligations.

2. Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable.

3. Oversee collections of accounts receivable.

4. Manage bank reconciliations and monitor daily cash positions.

5. Maintain a compliant chart of accounts, orderly filing system, and transaction

controls.

6. Reconcile all intercompany transactions monthly.

Reporting

1. Prepare and issue timely financial statements and reports in compliance with IFRS and SIS policies.

2. Coordinate statutory reporting and audits.

3. Develop performance benchmarks and financial KPIs.

4. Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.

5. Deliver financial insights to support strategic decision-making and service delivery.

Budgeting and Planning

1. Design budgeting templates and oversee annual budget and forecasting

processes.

2. Conduct financial analysis to support capital investments, pricing, and

contracts.

3. Monitor variances and report significant deviations.

4. Consolidate and submit regional budgets to the CFO.

Compliance

1. Manage external audits and produce audited financials.

2. Ensure compliance with all statutory tax and reporting obligations.

3. Identify and mitigate financial risks and prevent revenue leakage.

People Management

1. Supervise and appraise in-country accountants.

2. Recommend training and development initiatives to build capacity.

Information Systems

1. Lead digital finance transformation by identifying and implementing

technology-driven efficiencies.

Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned or requested by the CFO

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA or CIMA)

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior financial management position in Francophone Africa

• Previous experience in a multinational company or group structure, with exposure to cross-border financial operations and reporting

• Demonstrated experience aligning and applying different accounting standards, such as IFRS and OHADA, across multi-jurisdictional operations

Language requirements:

French and English compulsory v