Report Directly to: Finance Compliance & Reporting (FC&R) Manager
Designation Level: Sectional Head
OBJECTIVE: The Senior Accounts Associate will be responsible for ensuring overall integrity, accuracy, and statutory compliance of the company's accounting records, in accordance with SYSCOHADA. This role also involves ensuring compliance with taxes (CGI) and social regulations (CNPS/CMU), managing tax-related risks, and leading the development and enforcement of internal controls to safeguard the company’s financial integrity. Key responsibilities include supervising the accounting team, coordinating statutory audits with auditors, and ensuring timely, compliant statutory filings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting
Organize, supervise, and review journal entries, ledgers, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and strict compliance with the SYSCOHADA révisé chart of accounts and OHADA accounting principles
Supervise the accounting team and ensure accurate recording of all transactions, including intercompany transactions, in FCFA (XOF) as the statutory reporting currency
Lead the month-end and year-end closing process, including provisions, accruals, and depreciation schedules
Prepare the statutory financial statements and notes for approval by management and, where required by external auditors
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to internal management, the parent company (Group reporting), and external stakeholders
Lead the preparation for, and coordination of, statutory audits performed by external auditors, and any internal or Group audits
Design, implement, and monitor procedures over accounting.
Team Management
Supervise, train, and evaluate the team (associates and analysts), ensuring adherence to internal procedures and SYSCOHADA standards
Organize tasks distribution and ensure segregation of duties
Ensure the team's continuous professional development on SYSCOHADA updates and Ivorian tax law changes.
Research & Continuous Improvement
Research complex accounting treatments under SYSCOHADA and provide guidance to management and the finance team.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
Documentation & Records Retention
Maintain accounting books, supporting vouchers, and statutory registers in accordance with OHADA requirements (minimum 10-year retention).
Ensure documentation complies with financial audit, tax, and labor inspection standards.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is mandatory and four years’ experience in the relevant role, including two years’ experience in a supervisory role. A BTS or equivalent qualification with eight years’ experience in the relevant role, including four years in a supervisory role.
A recognized accounting qualification such as DECOFI, DESCOGEF is a plus
Prior multicultural / multinational work experience is required
Fluency in French and proficiency in English are mandatory.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 8+ years of experience in a similar role (accounting, audit, or financial reporting), including at least 3 years in a supervisory or chief accountant capacity, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and IA (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilote).
Proficiency with financial/ERP software (e.g., SAP, Sage, or equivalent accounting software).
Strong understanding of accounting principles (OHADA and IFRS) , tax regulations, and internal control frameworks.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Propose training and development program for staff in line with technical and business needs.
Carry out performance appraisals and development plans with subordinate staff.
Coordinate the rotational schedule (on and off duty) of subordinate staff.
KEY SKILLS:
Strategic Vision: Drives projects that improve accounting and reporting efficiency through robust processes and procedures.
Regulatory Rigor: Maintains up-to-date, hands-on knowledge of OHADA/IFRS, tax, and labor regulatory changes affecting the company.
Strong Leadership: Capable of supervising an accounting team and addressing technical, financial, and HR challenges in a dynamic environment.
Adaptability: Willing to adjust work practices to achieve compliant and timely outcomes.
Effective Communication: Communicates clearly with management and external stakeholders, strong listener and negotiator.
Diligent Work Ethic: Manages multiple statutory deadlines and ensures timely, accurate delivery of results.
Commitment to Development: Takes responsibility for personal growth and the training of team members.
Efficiency Improvement: Leverages accounting technology and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce compliance risk.
Organizational Skills: Strong planning and time-management abilities, with the capacity to coordinate closing, audit, and filing calendars across departments.
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