Title:  Finance Associate

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Job title: Finance Associate 

Department: Finance

Location: Kinshasa, DRC

Report to the Consumer Data Activation Finance Manager, Eden Bango

Finance Associate 

What this position is about – Purpose

The Finance Associate assists the Finance Manager in the execution of the financial month-end close and reporting, as well as the daily management of the treasury function and tax compliance. The Finance Associate operates within the JTI Policies & Procedures, Code of Conduct, and Operating Guidelines and under the supervision of the Finance Manager.

What will you do? Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting
• Assist in the execution of financial month, quarter and year-end closing
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash and credit facilities reports
• Ensure accurate booking of interest accruals on bank facilities
• Provide timely treasury information to the accounting firm
• Treasury
• Ensure timely intercompany and other payments (duties, taxes, invoices, etc.)
• Updating weekly the cash flow annual plan
• Ensure effective control of bank operations and effective execution of the cash flow plan
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Analyze bank fees and debtor interests on loans
• Ensure the respect of the procure to pay process (existence of the PO, delivery note, final invoice before proceeding with payment)
• Ensure the respect of the supplier payment terms recorded on the system
• Tax Compliance
• Ensure all required information for the preparation of monthly tax returns is provided
• Ensure timely payment and submission of monthly tax returns
• Ensure proper storage of all documents related to taxes
• Assisting the Tax Manager on day-to-day tasks and during tax audits

Who are we looking for? Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics
• 1-3 years’ work experience in Accounting, Treasury or Finance (Big 4 Accounting firms’ experience preferred but not a must)
• Good knowledge of local GAAP (OHADA) and the DRC tax environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (proficiency in both English and French)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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 Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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