(01) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER H/F

BASSAGAL CONSULTING AFRICA is recruiting, on behalf of one of its clients, MULTINATIONAL IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
ONE (01) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER H/F (Ref. BF0422)
Position based in Douala

Reporting to the Finance Manager, your main missions will be:
 Provide vital support to the Finance Manager to ensure commercial, cost management, reporting (IFRS & GAAP) and tax compliance to ensure ongoing transforamation of finance unit ;
 Include general ledger, accounts payable, financial reporting, local GAAP and Cost Management as responsabilities.
In order to fulfil your missions, you will:
 Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed for review by the Finance Manager on a monthly basis ;
 Assist in timely completion of the high quality monthly reports; support month and year end close process; adherence to monthly closing checklist and closing calendar;
 Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of the monthly, quaterly and annual management reports;
 Encure timely and accurate closure of books (IFRS & OHADA) ;
 Assist in ensuring timely completion of Internal and External Audits;
 Respond to queries from auditors and ensure implementation of all recommendations raised during the audit;
 Assist in the provision of financial analysis and preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and projections;
 Manage fixed assets, completing standardized forms to set up entries on the fixed asset register, or in the asset management system;
 Liaise with stores/logistics to coordinate physical inventory process for fixed assets and stock;
 Produce & deliver monthly & quaterly cost and management reports to suport financial and
operations performance reviews;
 Manage supplier relations; Review supplier invoices for appropriate documentation; billing; existence of service, adherence to SLA agreements and approval prior to payment;
 Identify and implement cost management and savings, target as directed by Finance Manager.

Profile :

 University degree in Finance & Accounting. ACCA Part Qualified or any professionnal certification will
be an added advantage;
 3-5 years’general ledger, reporting and OHADA experience;
 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills;
 Strong Excel knowledge and experience with ERP systems (preferably SAGE, SAP Business) ;
 Fluency in English & French business communication.

Interested candidates should send their CV specifying the reference « BF0422 » at the following address:
yannick.billigha@bassagal-consulting.com
The deadline to apply is 21st March 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.