Accounting Specialist

About the role

Eni Côte d'Ivoire, an energy company present in the country since 2015 and active in hydrocarbon exploration and development, is looking for an Accounting Specialist in Abidjan. The position is fixed-term; applicants must already be based in Côte d'Ivoire and hold legal permission to live and work there, with advanced French and intermediate English.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with monthly accounting close, including journal entries, account reconciliations and GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and prepare financial statements
• Support annual audits and tax returns, and process monthly sales and use tax reporting
• Review daily payables for accuracy and completeness
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including moving fixed assets into the ERP system
• Document business processes and accounting policies, and help develop SOPs for accounting policies, regulations and reconciliations
• Assess internal controls, conduct risk assessments and review financial and operational risks
• Supervise accounting staff and support ad hoc accounting projects

Required profile

• Bac+2/Bac+3 in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• 4-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Advanced French and intermediate English
• Experience in a multi-entity environment preferred

Required skills

• SAP knowledge strongly preferred
• Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills

Applications are submitted only through the online application system, with the CV uploaded in English.