Accountant – Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Talent Profile
| Job Title | ACCOUNTANT |
|---|---|
| Reporting to | FINANCE MANAGER/SSA |
| Department | Administration |
| Effective Date | March 2025 |
| Location | Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire |
| KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Accuracy and Timeliness in accomplishment of planning tasks. |
| 2 | Compliance and adherence to company policies. |
| 3 | Effective communication and team work. |
| 4 | Proper management of audit documents |
| 5 | Timely licensing of all clients |
| 6 | 100% client retention |
| JOB SPECIFICATION: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ensure accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of financial records. |
| 2 | Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliation; including bank and cash reconciliations. |
| 3 | Prepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements in line with the OHADA system |
| 4 | Manage accounts payable and accounts receivables. |
| 5 | Manage the office petty cash |
| 6 | Prepare and submit requisitions for payment after seeking the required approval. |
| 7 | Prepare client quotes and invoices and ensure payment by clients before audits commence. |
| 8 | Manage the asset register, liabilities and stock control register. |
| 9 | Disburse subsistence allowances 72 hours to the commencement of audits |
| 10 | Payroll processing by the 20th of every month |
| 11 | Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual statutory returns ensuring accuracy and payment of the same is within the set timelines. |
| 12 | Support in preparation of company and departmental budget estimates and forecasts by end of Q3 every year |
| 13 | Maintain a registry for all financial documents and files |
| 14 | Collaborate with the Technical Team Lead, Scheme Managers, and the Shared Services Accountant to determine a viable approach for pursuing new business opportunities. |
| 15 | Manage the country’s human resource capital in liaison with the Human Resource Manager. |
| 16 | Perform other related duties |
DO YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a related field from a reputable academic institution. Professional qualification in accounting will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 4 years working experience in a similar position within a busy office environment in a culturally fluent, multinational set-up.
- Should be well versed with the OHADA accounting system, tax, and labor laws of Cote d’Ivoire.
- Experience in adherence to tight reporting deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills and attentive to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Good interpersonal skills and understanding of team dynamics
- Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to communicate in English will be an added advantage.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Commitment to AfriCert core values
- Purpose- driven and self-disciplined
- Well groomed
- Proactive and confident
- Good communication skills both written and oral
If you meet the above requirements and are interested to work in a fulfilling and challenging work environment Please submit your CV and cover letter (in English or French), including salary expectations to hrm@africertlimited.co.ke with a copy to legal.hro@africertlimited.co.ke on or before March 15, 2025.
Only candidates legally authorized to work in Ivory Coast will be considered.
Africert Limited promotes social diversity and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their personal background.
Certification Officer- Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Talent Profile
| Job Title | Certification Officer |
|---|---|
| Reporting to | Technical Team Lead |
| Department | Administration |
| Effective Date | April 2025 |
| Location | Côte d’Ivoire |
| KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Accuracy and Timeliness in accomplishment of planning tasks |
| 2 | Compliance and adherence to company policies |
| 3 | Effective communication and team work |
| 4 | Proper management of audit documents. |
| 5 | Timely licensing of all clients |
| 6 | 100% client retention |
| JOB SPECIFICATION: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Serve as the main point of contact for all communication to clients regarding certification matters. |
| 2 | Liaise and follow up with clients on prospective audits and converting them into confirmed audits at least three months to the anniversary of the client certificates. |
| 3 | Manage the application process in a maximum of seven (7) working days this includes receiving the applications and liaising with the Technical Team Lead and Scheme Managers for application approvals and confirmation of audit dates to the clients. |
| 4 | Issuing clients with the necessary contracts and sublicense agreements and ensuring that the same is signed before engaging auditors. |
| 5 | Coordinate with the finance team by availing all information necessary for quote generation. |
| 6 | Generating and dispatching audit plans to clients 14 days prior to mobilization of the audit team. |
| 7 | Communicate audit dates and share audit documents with the auditors seven days prior to the audit commencement date. |
| 8 | Generate and share audit plans with the clients at least fourteen (14) days to audit commencement. |
| 9 | Share the updated work calendar with the Certification Officer, Nairobi every Thursday. |
| 10 | Effeciently resolve client complaints and regularly channel client feedback to the management. |
| 11 | Liaise with the document control officer to ensure that all signed audit documents are submitted to the head office for central storage (applications, contracts, approved quotes, invoices etc. |
| 12 | Adhere to the scheme protocals on matters to do with application and registration processes necessary to uphold the accreditation of AfriCert. |
| 13 | Familiarize yourself with the quality manual, internal operating standards and the finance policy and be bound by the provisions therein. |
| 14 | Convert new business leads into business in conjuction with the Technical Team Lead. |
| 15 | Continously research on best practices and operational improvements and communicate the same to management through the monthly reports. |
| 16 | Any other duties related to the role |
DO YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
- Bachelor’s degree-in Public Relations/Communication/ Sales and Marketing from a recognized academic institution
- At least 5 years’ experience in a customer-facing role
- Good knowledge of the agriculture landscape in West Africa
- Amiable and outgoing personality with ability to withstand work-related pressure.
- Proven ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate in English will be an added advantage.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Commitment to AfriCert core values
- Self-Driven with high level of intergrity
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Proactive and confident
- Attention to detail
- Team player
If you meet the above requirements and are interested to work in a fulfilling and challenging work environment Please submit your CV and cover letter (in English or French), including salary expectations to hrm@africertlimited.co.ke with a copy to technicallead-cdi@africertlimited.co.ke on or before March 15, 2025.
Only candidates legally authorized to work in Ivory Coast will be considered.
Africert Limited promotes social diversity and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their personal background.