Accountant

Key responsibilities:

• Perform daily accounting transactions within defined standard operating procedures and timelines
• Ensure all implemented processes and procedures are documented and kept up to date (SOPs, guidelines)
• Ensure high quality in all deliveries and according to the operating principles
• Prepare various controls, reconciliations and accruals related to month-end deliveries
• Ensure the monthly and yearly book close is performed timely and in accordance with outlined procedures
• Prepare and liaise with different stakeholders for the monthly VAT, WHT and other taxes returns
• Manage accounts payables, follow up with different stakeholders to ensure we receive/make payments on time
• Maintain banking processes
• Maintain Country Corporate Governance
• Ensure monthly risk assessment and control performances are 100% in compliance
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Coordinate with stakeholders and local authorities (Administration, Tax authority, Exchange Office, Customs, …) as required
• Ensure Group and local compliance is respected
• Adhoc analysis/projects as and when required
• Conduct daily operational tasks and support the business needs
• Provide support to other team members
• Perform other position related duties as specified by management

We are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience required in accounting
• Experience from the logistics sector is a plus
• Analytical mindset and ability to work with substantial amounts of data and complex tasks
• Comfortable and easily able to adapt to changes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to manage expectations of multiple stakeholders
• Team player
• Extreme attention to detail and high quality
• Language Proficiency French & English (Spoken & Written)
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office
• Experienced with SAP