Position: Junior Accountant
The Société des Mines de Lafigué is recruiting a Junior Accountant. Under the responsibility of the Accounts Payable Officer, the incumbent of the position will mainly assist in keeping records of invoices, petty cash and bank statements. It will also ensure that all essential tasks are carried out on time and to high quality standards.
Main duties
The Junior Accountant will record invoices on time, liaising with end users and the supply chain to resolve problems. It will ensure that invoices are validated, recorded and paid on time, and reconcile invoices to approved purchase orders.
It will respond to payment inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders, and perform daily reconciliation of accounts payable. It will participate in monthly and annual closings by reconciling accounts receivable, and provide accounting and administrative support to the management control department. Finally, it will draw up and keep up-to-date reports on the seniority of supplier debts as well as summaries of payment transactions.
The tasks and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work entrusted and do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list.
Skills, knowledge and experience
The candidate must have the ability to solve problems and work experience with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience working in a multicultural environment, preferably in West Africa, is expected. He must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, demonstrate strong conceptual skills and be able to propose innovative and concrete solutions. It must also be able to adapt to an ever-changing work environment, simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks, and enjoy a reputation for integrity and ethics. Proven leadership skills are required.
Education and qualifications
The position requires at least a BTS/DUT or a BAC+2 in the field of accounting.
Experience
A minimum of two (02) years experience in a similar position is required, preferably in industry.
Required skills
Proficiency in French is required; knowledge of English would be an additional asset. The candidate must have an excellent command of Sage 100 Accounting, EBP Accounting, Odoo Accounting or SAP software.
Other information
An excellent command of the Microsoft Office IT tool (Word, Excel, Power Point, Power BI) is required. The candidate must know General Accounting according to SYSCOHADA and be proactive, have a sense of organization and rigor, and know the regulations in accounting.
He must show good independence with a sense of initiative, work rigorously, and financial work should not frighten him. Good stress management and an ability to work in multitasking mode are expected, as well as some flexibility and a taste for discretion. The candidate must be capable of good communication and develop effective communication networks, and be able to adapt in a multicultural work environment.
They must be empathetic and able to listen actively, enjoy a reputation for moral integrity, confidentiality and ethics, be open to regular travel within the country, and be able to adapt to an ever-changing work environment.
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