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Accountant for Group Companies - Sierra Leone (West Africa)
MFK Capital Global Ltd
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
3 weeks ago
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About the Role
MFK Capital Global Ltd seeks a detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations across multiple Group entities in Sierra Leone. The role requires end-to-end bookkeeping, monthly bank reconciliations, and audit-ready financial records.
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate day to day bookkeeping across multiple Group entities
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all entity bank accounts
- Prepare and post month end and year end closing entries
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 5 years' experience in accounting/bookkeeping in a multi entity or group environment
- Proven experience with monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and entities
- Experience supporting internal and external audits
- Strong working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, SAP, or similar)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, schedules, and reporting
- Willingness to relocate to Freetown, Sierra Leone
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- Logistics Solutions and Services is part of an integrated group of companies operating across logistics, trading, and consultancy, providing essential services and products that support economic growth and quality employment in Sierra Leone and the wider region.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate day to day bookkeeping across multiple Group entities, ensuring proper coding and classification of all transactions.
- Record and process all financial transactions including receipts, payments, journal entries, and adjustments in the relevant accounting software.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all entity bank accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers, ensuring all balances are accurate and supported.
- Prepare and post month end and year end closing entries, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation schedules.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy across all entities and ensure proper inter company reconciliations where applicable.
- Verify all transactions against supporting documents (invoices, receipts, contracts, approvals) before posting.
- Maintain a structured filing system (physical/digital) for all financial documents with clean traceability.
- Work confidently with the Group's customized/in house accounting software in addition to standard platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, SAP, or similar).
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for review.
- Investigate variances and discrepancies in financial records and document root causes with corrective recommendations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives as directed by Management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional accounting certification is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 3 5 years' experience in accounting/bookkeeping in a multi entity or group environment.
- Proven experience with monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and entities is required.
- Experience working with customized or in house accounting software in addition to standard accounting platforms is strongly preferred.
- Experience in logistics, trading, or capital/financial services industries is an added advantage.
- Experience supporting internal and external audits is required.
Skills and Competencies
- Very strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reconciliation discipline.
- Strong investigation mindset (root cause, evidence based reporting).
- Controls first mindset (prevents errors, omissions, and document gaps).
- Strong coordination with Operations, Sales, Management, and external auditors.
- Able to meet monthly closing deadlines without compromising accuracy.
- High integrity and professionalism (sensitive role with financial data and multi entity exposure).
- Clear communication for financial reporting and escalation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously.
Technical Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, SAP, or similar) and ability to quickly learn customized/in house systems.
- Solid understanding of bank reconciliation processes and multi entity/multi currency accounting.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.
- Understanding of accrual accounting, month end close procedures, and financial statement preparation.
- Ability to interpret bank statements, vendor statements, and reconciliation reports.
- Ability to compile variance reports and exception logs in accounting software/Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, schedules, and reporting.
What We Offer
- Market Competitive Salary
- Professional Development and Growth
- Other Financial Perks
- Employee Accommodation Provided
- Transport Facility (to and from work)
- Medical Reimbursement
- Annual Leave Paid and Public Holidays
- Complete Assistance in Relocation
Job Details
- Job Type: Permanent
- Department: Finance & Accounts
- Reports To: Finance Manager / Head of Accounts
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