Senior Accountant (Based in Senegal) Full Time

1. Company Description

Twellium Industrial Company Limited entered the Ghanaian beverage market in 2013, starting with products such as Rush Energy Drink and Verna Mineral Water. The company has since expanded to produce over sixty different beverage brands and flavors, including malt-based drinks and carbonated soft drinks, all made in Ghana and designed to be affordable. Twellium also produces McBerry biscuits and cakes, featuring a diverse range of products prepared under strict health and safety measures. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and excellence, with a strong lineup of market-leading brands enjoyed by consumers across the region.

2. Job Purpose

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Accountant based in Senegal. The senior accountant will be responsible for overseeing the general accounting operations by controlling and verifying the financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.

3. Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide insights & variance analysis on financial performance, focusing on key metrics relevant to the manufacturing plant
• Assist in the preparation of budget forecasts and financial projections.
• Manage cost accounting processes, including the allocation of costs to products, analysis of manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation.
•  Collaborate with operations and production teams to analyze and report on product costing, waste, and other production-related financial data.
• Monitor and analyze inventory costs, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Coordinate and prepare for audits, both internal & external.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Identify areas for process improvement within the accounting department and across the organization.
• Implement best practices and streamline accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead or assist in the implementation of new accounting systems or software.

4. Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior role
• Proficiency in accounting software (preferrable Dolphin).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

The responsibilities & duties detailed above are not intended to be exhaustive. It can be amended any time according to business needs. The employee is welcome to make suggestions to expand the scope of the duties.