Group Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Group Accountant manages accounting and financial reporting across multiple countries. This role handles month-end close, intercompany transactions, financial consolidation, and compliance. Working closely with country finance teams, the accountant ensures consistent standards and supports audits and financial controls.

WHERE: Ivory Coast ONSITE, or Worldwide remote.

Your Impact Zone

* Oversee group-level accounting operations across all countries (SL, GN, LB, Gambia, etc.)
* Manage month-end close activities including review of bank activity and reconciliations
* Prepare internal and external financial reports for leadership and partners
* Oversee intercompany transactions and ensure timely reconciliation
* Maintain and monitor group receivables and payables
* Manage the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
* Support the consolidation of financials and preparation of management reports
* Assist with statutory compliance, audit readiness, and financial documentation
* Liaise with country-level finance teams to ensure consistency in accounting standards
* Support the development of financial policies and controls
* Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
* Perform intercompany reconciliations and ensure elimination entries are accurate
* Assist with the preparation of group-level financial statements and consolidation
* Support internal and external audits by ensuring documentation and compliance
* Ensure adherence to group financial policies, IFRS, and local standards

Your Toolkit for the Role

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ACCA preferred
* 5+ years experience in accounting, auditing, or finance, ideally with multi-country exposure
* Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and month-end close
* Skilled in intercompany reconciliations and fixed asset management
* Proficient in accounting software and Excel
* Good communication and leadership skills
* Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving ability
* Experience supporting audits and ensuring compliance

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Who We Are

We are a Fintech company on a mission to accelerate the digitization of the financial industry in Africa and empower the unbanked. Our vision is to be the #1 fintech company in every market where we operate in Africa, as we strive to empower the unbanked and drive a new era of a cashless Africa. We enable remittances to be transferred instantly into mobile wallets and bank accounts. Some of our strategic partners include remittance companies (e.g., MoneyGram, Ria, etc.), mobile wallet operators (Orange, MTN, etc.), and banks (UBA, Ecobank, etc.)

Cauridorian Culture

P H I L E /fil/ People, Honesty, Innovation, Learning, Excellence.

From the Greek, deep affinity or love for a particular thing or concept. It embodies our passion, dedication, and commitment to our mission and values, driving us to excel and innovate in everything we do.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are looking to make an impact and play a part in making Africa a cashless continent, please apply for the job offer or, send your CV to [email protected] and we will be in touch. Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box! If you’re interested in this role but don’t have all the listed qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re always open to different backgrounds and skill sets—great talent can come in many forms!