Senior Accounts Associate

About the role

Genser Energy Côte d'Ivoire SA (GECS) is looking for a Senior Accounts Associate in its Finance department, based in Abidjan. The role reports directly to the Finance Compliance & Reporting manager and ensures the integrity, accuracy and statutory compliance of the company's accounting records under SYSCOHADA, including tax (CGI) and social regulation compliance, and leads the development of internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and review journal entries, ledgers and reconciliations in line with the SYSCOHADA chart of accounts and OHADA principles
• Supervise the accounting team, ensure accurate recording of transactions in FCFA (XOF) and organise task distribution with segregation of duties
• Lead month-end and year-end closing, including provisions, accruals and depreciation schedules
• Prepare statutory financial statements and notes, and ensure timely reporting to management, the group and external stakeholders
• Coordinate statutory audits with external auditors and other internal or group audits
• Maintain accounting books, vouchers and registers for at least 10 years, in line with OHADA requirements
• Train and evaluate team members, propose training programmes and carry out performance appraisals

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration with four years' experience including two in a supervisory role, or a BTS/equivalent with eight years' experience including four in a supervisory role
• A recognised accounting qualification such as DECOFI or DESCOGEF is a plus
• Prior multicultural or multinational experience is required
• Fluency in French and proficiency in English are mandatory
• At least 8 years of experience in accounting, audit or financial reporting, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or chief accountant capacity, preferably in oil and gas

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot
• Financial/ERP software such as SAP or Sage, or equivalent
• Understanding of OHADA and IFRS accounting principles, tax regulations and internal control frameworks