Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +9 more locations.

📋 Description

• Oversee and implement the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process.

• Prepare and record consolidation journal entries, including entries for intercompany eliminations.

• Ensure consolidated financial statements adhere to IFRS or US GAAP standards.

• Review submissions from entities to ensure they are complete, accurate, and compliant.

• Reconcile consolidated balances and investigate any discrepancies.

• Assist with reporting for boards, investors, management, statutory requirements, and audits.

• Document and reconcile HQ intercompany transactions among various entities.

• Calculate and allocate management fees on a quarterly basis.

• Manage sales accounting and reporting for HQ.

• Reconcile CIN7 sales transactions with the general ledger and resolve any revenue variances.

• Process customer invoicing and packing lists for sales from subsidiaries.

• Lead month-end closing activities for the global entity.

• Prepare and assess journal entries, accruals, provisions, adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Generate monthly management accounts, KPI dashboards, variance analyses, financial commentary, and business insights.

• Present financial results to the Controller and the Finance Leadership team.

• Support forecasting and budgeting efforts through historical analysis.

• Maintain the Chart of Accounts and associated reporting structures.

• Engage in ERP implementation, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.

• Enhance reporting and reconciliation processes through automation.

• Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks.

• Serve as the primary HQ contact for both internal and external auditors.

• Prepare audit schedules and necessary supporting documentation.

• Document accounting processes and maintain detailed process narratives.

• Mentor and review the work of the Accounting Assistant, providing coaching and technical guidance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent international degree) in Accounting or a related field.

• CPA, ACCA, or a similar professional qualification is highly preferred.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be accepted.

• Experience in multinational or multi-entity organizations is essential.

• Proven experience in preparing consolidated financial statements.

• Strong background in intercompany accounting and reconciliation.

• Extensive experience with month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Familiarity with audit processes.

• Experience in inventory and sales accounting.

• Proficiency with CIN7 or similar ERP/inventory management platforms.

• Experience supporting entities across Africa and other emerging markets.

• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIF formulas.

• Excellent analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.

• High level of professionalism and integrity.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, mission-driven environment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work-life integration.

• Competitive leave package.

• Compensation and benefits aligned with the role and consistent with local office practices for applicants outside the U.S.