Accountant for Group Companies - Sierra Leone (West Africa)

Application Question

• Market Competitive Salary

• Professional Development and Growth

• Employee Accommodation Provided

• Transport Facility (to and from work)
• Medical Reimbursement
• Annual Leave Paid and Public Holidays
• Complete Assistance in Relocation

Company Description

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple Group entities, ensuring proper coding and classification of all transactions.
• Record and process all financial transactions including receipts, payments, journal entries, and adjustments in the relevant accounting software.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all entity bank accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers, ensuring all balances are accurate and supported.
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end closing entries, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation schedules.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy across all entities and ensure proper inter-company reconciliations where applicable.
• Verify all transactions against supporting documents (invoices, receipts, contracts, approvals) before posting.
• Maintain a structured filing system (physical/digital) for all financial documents with clean traceability.
• Work confidently with the Group's customized/in-house accounting software in addition to standard platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, SAP, or similar).
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for review.
• Investigate variances and discrepancies in financial records and document root causes with corrective recommendations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives as directed by Management.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external auditors to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, statutory filings, and Group accounting policies.
• Update accounting trackers and schedules daily/weekly with strict accuracy, version control, and data integrity.
• Produce periodic reconciliation summaries and exception reports for management review.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and finance duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in accounting/bookkeeping in a multi-entity or group environment.
• Proven experience with monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and entities is required.
• Experience working with customized or in-house accounting software in addition to standard accounting platforms is strongly preferred.
• Experience in logistics, trading, or capital/financial services industries is an added advantage.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits is required.

Skills And Competencies

• Very strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reconciliation discipline.
• Strong investigation mindset (root-cause, evidence-based reporting).
• Controls-first mindset (prevents errors, omissions, and document gaps).
• Strong coordination with Operations, Sales, Management, and external auditors.
• Able to meet monthly closing deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• High integrity and professionalism (sensitive role with financial data and multi-entity exposure).
• Clear communication for financial reporting and escalation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously.

Technical Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, SAP, or similar) and ability to quickly learn customized/in-house systems.
• Solid understanding of bank reconciliation processes and multi-entity/multi-currency accounting.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.
• Understanding of accrual accounting, month-end close procedures, and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to interpret bank statements, vendor statements, and reconciliation reports.
• Ability to compile variance reports and exception logs in accounting software/Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, schedules, and reporting.

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