SENIOR ACCOUNTANT M/F

	SENIOR ACCOUNTANT M/F

General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

Job description

Mission Description                      

1.Tax
• To demonstrate clear understanding of all basic tax requirements and changes in tax regulations affecting day to day entries and transactions in our books.
• To ensure timely preparation and review of various tax returns to be submitted
to tax authorities including but not limited to VAT, PAYE and Withholding Tax.
• Preparation of any responses to tax authorities regarding any queries on the
above mentioned taxes.

2.Posting
• Review of supplier vouchers for proper coding /allocation
• Ensure all costs are adequately supported by proper documentation i.e LPOs,
Delivery Notes, etc
• Ensure all invoices are properly approved as per Matrix

3. Review of Standing Charges
• Running standing charges every month
• Matching of prepaid and accrued expenses every month
• Propose review of standing charges as is applicable to ensure all costs are
properly monitored.
• Provide on a monthly basis explanation for the accounts:
• Ensure accounts from class 1 to 4 & 6 to 8 are fully accurate and explainable.
• Ensure all other provisions taken on a monthly basis are accurate, reviewed and posted on time.

4.Control Supplier Payments/Accounts
• Ensure all supplier invoices are tracked and dispatched for approval on time.
• Ensure supplier reconciliations are accurate and signed accordingly with
explanations on reconciling items.
• Review, control and validate in IRIS any supplier remittance.
• Review supplier balances on a monthly basis to ensure no suppliers-in debit.
• Review long outstanding invoices not yet paid.
• Ensure all supplier accounts are properly matched immediately on remittance.

5.End month closing/Reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate closure to meet any regional and HQ timelines
• Is the first reviewer of the general ledger to ensure all items have been properly and correctly posted.
• To liaise with payroll, workshop, and invoicing to ensure all items have been
integrated.
• Complete reporting packages as required by management within the set
timelines.

6. Intercompany Balances
• To ensure monthly settlement and no long outstanding items
• To ensure proper reconciliation is done before payment

7. Relieving Financial Controller
• To relieve the FC on specific tasks while on leave or as assigned from time to
time.

8. Team Management
• To provide leadership and guidance for the accounting team.
• To promote teamwork, best practice and excellence within the team.

9. Other Duties
• Provide support on internal controls implementation and monitoring.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Provide support/coordination during end month stock takes.

 

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or related business course
• CPA(K) qualification
• 5 years' Experience in a similar role
• 3 years' Experience in working in freight forwarding