What You'll Do
Act as subject matter expert of all local accounting and tax guidance for the Africa region including representing GFAS on projects that require collaboration with cross-functional teams including legal, IT, Operations, etc.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with local accounting guidance and internal controls.
General ledger management for financial statement accounts including review of accounting and tax related journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by outsourced accounting vendor.
Perform monthly and annual analytics of financial statement reports and schedules.
Prepare financial statements, regulatory filings and supporting schedules in accordance with local regulatory standards for the Africa region.
Manage financial statement and tax audits for the Africa region.
Monitor changes to local accounting standards and tax requirements in collaboration with US-based GFAS colleagues and implement new processes to operationalize new or updated guidance.
Manage contracts and vendor relationships for local outsourced accounting vendors.
Oversee daily operations of external vendors including setting expectations for outsourced accounting work.
Act as the main GFAS point of contact for Africa regional office colleagues and help address questions related to finance policies, payments, credit cards, coding etc.
Collaborate with the Head of Operations, Africa to review and implement process improvements that strengthen financial and operational coordination.
Your Experience
Bachelor's or other advanced degree, with 10+ years of Accounting/Finance experience.
CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional certification required.
Technically proficient in accounting operations and possess knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in Africa office regions.
Experience researching sophisticated issues (accounting, payroll, tax, regulatory) and providing well-reasoned recommendations.
Experience working under pressure, often in a deadline driven and fast paced environment.
Proficient project management skills with the ability to supervise and lead the work of others, including outside vendors.
Strong initiative, organization skills and ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally while remaining flexible to changing tasks and priorities.
Proven ability to bring work/projects to completion by quickly learning relevant information with minimal direction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence and engage staff and external partners at all levels.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a solution orientation, and the ability to identify new ways of working, including leveraging automation and AI.
Understands end-to-end process management, including organizational change and internal controls.
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Proven ability to build positive relationships and credibility with business partners and key decision makers.