Reference No. CEBLR43

Reference Number: CEBLR43

Job Description:

Our client, a rapidly expanding financial services group currently operating in Burkina Faso, Guinea Conakry, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Mozambique, is seeking a Group Supplier Accountant to join their finance team in Burkina Faso. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the successful candidate will oversee the full "Purchases – Suppliers – Payments" value chain, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strict compliance with internal controls and accounting regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and record supplier invoices in the accounting system, ensuring proper allocation to analytical accounts.
• Verify conformity of invoices, ensuring they match purchase orders and delivered services.
• Obtain necessary internal validations before processing payments.
• Prepare supplier payments (transfers, cheques, etc.), ensuring deadlines are met and payment terms are optimized.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, addressing queries and resolving disputes promptly.
• Monitor and reconcile supplier accounts, analyze balances, and provide justifications for internal/external audits.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including calculation and posting of provisions for outstanding invoices.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS), and tax regulations.
• Propose process improvements to increase efficiency and reliability of supplier-related accounting activities.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management (BTS or DCG preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience in a similar position within accounts payable, ideally in a financial institution.
• Up-to-date training in accounting software and knowledge of evolving tax standards is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, Cegid, EBP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to handle large volumes of data and meet deadlines.
• High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality.
• Fluency in French is required; working knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing and supplier payments.
• Compliance rate with internal accounting procedures and tax obligations.
• Reconciliation accuracy of supplier accounts.
• Resolution time for supplier queries and disputes.
• Level of participation in process improvement initiatives.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Caleb Ebrahim

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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