Junior Accountant (based in Burkina Faso)

Twellium Industrial Company

Job purpose:

Provide support to the department by managing daily accounting tasks and contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department


Skills & qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance

2 to 3 years of experience as a junior accountant or accounting assistant

Excellent organizing abilities

Great attention to detail

Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen

Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software


Duties & responsibilities:

- Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded

- Manage the inventory control process by monitoring stock inflows & outflows

- Maintain optimal stock levels at the warehouse by coordinating with purchasing, manufacturing, & sales departments.

- Update accounts receivable and issue invoices

- Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations

- Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines

- Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed

- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports

- Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings

- Assist with other accounting projects