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Accountant – Angola Jobs in Belas, Luanda Province, Angola at JCDecaux Africa
Title: Accountant – Angola
Company: JCDecaux Africa
Location: Belas, Luanda Province, Angola
Qualifications & Experience:
- BCom Honours or similar degree is a must
- Must be computer literate with Excel skills on an Advanced level and able to model data for ease of analysis and interpretation
- Experience with working (input and output) with ERP/accounting systems and consolidation reporting applications
- Must have at least 3-5 years proven experience in finance management, accounting, statutory/consolidation reporting
- Technically a sound professional in Finances and Control
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must be proficient in English and Portuguese (written and oral)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Previous experience in Africa would be advantageous
Roles and Responsibilities:
- First contact of support in all aspects of Finances & Control within the subsidiary
- Preparation of periodic (weekly, monthly and quarterly) financial reports (i.e month-end, cash forecasts)
- Managing full financial accounting function and pro-actively participate in periodic reporting both for statutory purposes as well for consolidation purposes
- Analyzing and interpretation of financial data and translating this in easy language to stakeholders
- Monitoring internal controls
- Participation in budgeting/forecast processes
- Managing financial transactions
- Streamlining accounting functions and operations
- Coordinating and driving audit processes (which includes assisting with the drafting of financial statements)
- Managing year end reporting and consolidation
- Full tax compliance
- Management of staff
Attributes:
- Strong analytical skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ready to go an extra mile in comparison to peers
- Team player with good communication and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- leadership qualities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals and IFRS reporting standards
- Compliance and good governance orientated
- Ability to identify problems and implement a solution based action plan
- Disciplined, pro-active and flexible.
General:
It should be noted that the above list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and that your Line Manager is entitled to instruct you at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.
Organizational Position:
Reports to: Country Manager
Reporting lines are subject to change and such change is at the sole discretion of the Company in line with operational requirements