this position is in Lubumbashi, Republic of the Congo
Job Purpose: Assist management in making informed financial decisions by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling financial transactions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records throughout the year
.Key Responsibilities
:- Record daily accounting transactions using QuickBooks
.- Manage and reconcile financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and intercompany accounts
.- Reconcile daily cash registers from multiple branches and accurately record respective transactions
.- Assist with month-end duties, including accruals, prepayments, landed costs, and inventory closures
.- Maintain a proper fixed assets register and depreciation schedule
.- Provide tables and lead sheets necessary for preparing monthly and yearly financial statements
.- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and company policies
.- Reconcile bank statements and ensure all financial records are up-to-date and accurate
.- Support in preparing budget management, financial forecasting, and analysis
.- Assist with tax filings and audits as needed
.- Prepare reports, tables, and analyses requested by management
.- Maintain payroll for local and expatriate staff, as well as daily wage earners, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements
.- Other tasks requested by management on need basis
.Required Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
.- 3 to 5 years of proven experience as an accountant
.- Proficiency in accounting software, particularly QuickBooks, is a plus
.- Bilingual: Fluent in both French and English
.Skills
:- Strong analytical and numerical skills
.- High attention to detail and accuracy
.- Capacity to properly manage time
.- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
.- Problem-solving skills
.Reporting Line
:Reports to the General Manager and the Financial Consultant
.Location
:Lubumbashi, Cong
oRequirements
:- Copy of diploma
s- Copy of certificates of employment