Responsibilities

• General coordination of accounting and business administration operations for special projects assigned.
• Develop relationships with relevant local authorities and local business contacts to facilitate and execute the setup of Group as a legal and viable business entity in chosen locations within Africa.
• General supervision of the day-to-day activities of personnel and teams assigned to special projects with the aim of ensuring optimal output and compliance with project goals.
• Liaise with the Contract Dept. to ensure that all receivables due to the company are collected and invoiced accurately to clients.
• Provide updates to the MD and advise lucrative business operations and book-keeping ideas to help promote and preserve the viability of assigned special projects.
• Create and maintain good relationships with relevant contacts (e.g within key areas relevant to setting up and maintaining a business such as local legal professionals, Government contacts, clients, banks, vendorsƒand so forth).
• Assist with the review, negotiation and reconciliation of bank charges and any other relevant incongruities which may arise during the lifespan of Special projects.
• Collating, interpreting and reviewing administrative and accounting information on special projects for periodic reporting and evaluation of future trends with the Managing Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University
• Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of applicable accounting laws and other statutory requirements.
• Extensive experience in an international corporation
• Excellent knowledge of relevant accounting standards.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP Business one accounting package
• Ability to work seamlessly across a diverse range of companies within and outside Africa
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to develop lucrative working relationships
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced leadership and Managerial skills
• Advanced French and English speaking skills