Accounting Coordinator

* Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Description

Africa50 is a pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, catalysing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding.

Africa50 has raised over US$1 billion so far from 33 African countries, the African Development Bank, two African Central Banks and Africa’s largest pension fund. Africa50 has an independent investment process and seeks to generate commercial risk-adjusted returns for its investments across key infrastructure sectors: Energy (including power generation and related parts of the value chain), Midstream gas, Transportation, ICT, Health infrastructure, Education and Fintech.

Purpose of the Role

The Accounting Coordinator reports to the Senior Financial Controller. The purpose of the role is to provide support in terms of general and analytical accounting, audit, financial administration, financial management of the Africa50 Group. This role does not have people management responsibilities. The Accounting Coordinator will assist in ensuring the preparation of the statutory accounts, cost analysis, forecasting needs and financial reporting.

Principal Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate bookkeeping, and overall quality of financial statements, management accounts and other financial reports are up to the required standards.

* Assist in the preparation and closing of the periodic financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
* Assist in the analysis of the Financials including forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Treasury).
* Assist in the preparation of financial statements of investment companies.
* Assist in facilitating effective engagement with internal and external auditors
* Help enhance the quality of the financial reporting considering the feedback from the auditors, the Management and the Board.
* Collaborate with the finance team to ensure compliance and prevent audit findings
* Support in ensuring tax compliance, timely and accurate tax and statutory reporting.
* Support in the preparation and monitoring of the operating budget.
* Manage the end-to-end supplier payment process, ensuring all disbursements comply with internal procurement policies and established delegation of authority protocols.Maintain and manage day-to-day banking relationships.
* Ensure bank reconciliations are done monthly, accurately and timely.
* Manage the annual inventory of fixed assets.
* Assist the Senior Financial Controller in the preparation of the Share Register and share certificates.

Candidate Profile

Required background

* 5 to 8 years’ experience in a reputable international audit firm, investment company or financial services institution.
* Strong experience in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting standards.
* Demonstrated academic excellence.
* University degree from a tier 1 institution.
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel.

Essential Qualities

* Positive attitude
* Hight integrity
* Strong work ethic
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skillsAbility to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing organizational environment

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

* Genuine interest in Africa50’s mission, strategy and values.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
* Mastering accounting, t tax, treasury and statutory reporting in accordance with IFRS and other local standards.
* Proven experience in preparing and analyzing financial reports, with ability to prepare and assess financial statements and budget documents.
* Experience in Accounting System, Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint…)
* Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in analytical tools such as Tableau, Power BI.
* Culturally sensitive, able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus.

Language requirements

Superior written and verbal communication skills in English and French, with a working knowledge of the other language.

Location

Position is based in Casablanca, Morocco, with flexible working arrangements.

Application

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We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted