Chief Accountant - Congo

• Lead the financial accounting functions across the Congo region, ensuring adherence to local regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and internal controls.
• Coordinate and prepare budget and financial forecasts, analyzing variances to inform management decisions.
• Supervise a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, invoicing, and tax compliance.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and local regulations.
• Collaborate with regional and headquarters teams to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and regulators.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare forecasts to ensure liquidity for operations.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost control and efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chief Accountant or similar role, particularly in an international context.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations specific to the Congo region.
• Experience with financial management software and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with an ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in both English and French; Arabic is essential.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and adapt to diverse business practices.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Knowledge of administrative and financial management in the hydrocarbon sector locally and internationally.
• Knowledge in preparation of tax returns of national and territorial. It includes preparation of corrections and remediation projects.
• Knowledge in preparing information for controlling entities, exogenous information.
• Knowledge in conducting budget and good management of costs and expenses to optimize resources.
• Knowledge of all economic principles for successful decision making.
• Knowledge in the methods of financial management of branches of foreign companies and interface mechanisms of information between authorities.
• IAS International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), tax, customs, analysis and consolidation of financial statements.