Chief Accountant, Côte D'Ivoire

Join Our Team as a Chief Accountant in Côte d'Ivoire!

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional ready to take on a leadership role? We're looking for a dedicated Chief Accountant to join our team in Côte d'Ivoire. In this critical position, you will be the cornerstone of our financial operations, ensuring top-tier accounting and reporting quality. This role is perfect for someone who excels at both meticulous financial management and strategic collaboration, providing essential analytical support to our business teams.

Your Mission: The Core Responsibilities

As our Chief Accountant, you will:

• Lead with Precision: Ensure all accounting and reporting processes are compliant with The Epiroc Way and meet Group Reporting deadlines.

• Maintain Financial Integrity: Take full responsibility for local accounting and taxation compliance, including accounts review, working capital follow-up, and fixed asset management.

• Optimize Cash Flow: Assist with cash management, including monthly forecasts and handling loan and deposit requests.

• Ensure Compliance: Supervise local statutory and tax audits, reporting, and overall compliance.

• Manage Data & Systems: Be in charge of maintaining accurate data across all finance applications like BPCS, SAPBW, and others.

• Provide Expert Advice: Advise operational teams on tax matters, compliance, and regulations.

• Strengthen Internal Controls: Actively participate in internal audits and control activities, helping to detect and address potential issues proactively.

• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with a regional finance team and other operational departments (Sales, Supply Chain, Service, HR) to achieve shared goals.

• Support & Respond: Be the go-to person for all accounting and reporting inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders.

• Support Business Development: Assist with bid preparations and financial pre-analyses for deals.

• Organize & Preserve: Ensure all accounting documents, contracts, and legal records are meticulously archived.

Who We're Looking For

While the original job profile is a little short on specifics for skills and experience, a successful candidate for this role would likely have:

• Relevant University degree in Accountancy

• Solid Accounting experience, previous experience in a chief Accountant role is required.

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a multinational organization/ a-chartered accounting firm will be an advantage.

• Fluency in French and in English are key requirements.

• Strong legal statutory and tax reporting knowledge and experience is required.

• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office (advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge is a must) and accounting systems.

• Experience in working with AS 400, SAP BW, Consolidation Systems, SharePoint will be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be a central part of our company’s success in the region. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions directly impact our business. You'll gain broad exposure to different facets of the company and have a key role in ensuring our financial health and integrity. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career with a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.