Title:  Finance Associate, Kinshasa

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Department: Finance

Location: Kinshasa, Congo

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Contract type: Fix term

Finance Associate 

The Finance Associate assists the Finance Manager in executing the financial month-end close and reporting, as well as managing the daily internal controls, accounts payable, and treasury functions.

Position:

As the Finance Associate, you will:

• Bookkeeping and Financial Reporting 
  • Controlling fully statutory accounts (AP, OPEX, Payroll, etc.) prepared by accounting firm 
  • Assisting on the execution of financial month, quarter and year end closing
  • Reporting weekly volumes, cash and credit facilities
  • Reporting monthly marketing expenditures and customer credit
  • Ensuring monthly Intercompany account reconciliation
  • Reconciliating monthly duties (customs, excise, QPT, etc.) booked in statutory GL accounts and the logistics file

• Treasury

  • Ensuring timely payments (duties, taxes, invoices, etc.)

  • Updating weekly the cash flows file

  • Preparing monthly bank reconciliations

• Internal Controls and External Audit

  • Ensuring the respect of procure to pay process (existence of the PO, delivery note, final invoice before to proceed with payment)

  • Ensuring the respect of the supplier payments term recorded on the system

  • Supporting the financial external audit process performed by Deloitte

  • Supporting the internal control process performed by the group

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics
• 3-5 years’ work experience in Accounting, Audit or Finance (preferably from the Big 4 Accounting firms – EY, Deloitte, PWC, KPMG)
• Good knowledge of local GAAP (OHADA) and IFRS
• Native French
• Professional English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams and Outlook)

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.