Accountant at Engie Africa

Job Summary

• The Accountant will play a key role on the finance and accounting team.
• The role is expected to actively participate in the month-end close, preparing or reviewing all monthly reconciliations, and managing other accounting team members.
• The Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and work closely with all other EEA Nigeria departments.

Responsibilities, Deliverables and Activities

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payment of all payment requests.
• Preparing compliance schedules and ensure timely remittance
• Organize, file, and follow up on and maintain payment support, especially that from the field team.
• Manage the entities Bank accounts to ensure all transactions are correctly accounted for and all bank accounts are fully reconciled.
• Manage the cost line of the entity to ensure all expenses are fully accounted for and relevant accruals and releases are done:
• Coordinate with Accounts assistants to ensure meeting of month end close deadlines and accurate / complete posting of all mobile money including the below:
• Posting / reconciling of all mobile money payments
• Managing accounts payable and ensure ending supplier balances are accurate.
• Preparing and maintaining prepaid expense & fixed asset registers and track all Company assets.
• Preparing month-end reconciliations for mobile money sending, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets (which will be reviewed by Accounting Associate or Sr Accountant).
• Manage and ensure all month end reconciliations under the Accounts payable section and accurately done and ensure outstanding items are cleared on a timely basis.
• Liaise with external auditors during the audit process.

Required Skills and Competences

• Computer, Excel skills, and accounting systems (preferably SAP)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills,
• Enjoys working with a team to achieve joint goals,
• Demonstration of integrity and honesty,
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of driving accounting efficiencies.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Relevant professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.) Preferred.
• Strong experience in income statement and balance sheet analysis.