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West Indian Ocean Cable Company ( WIOCC)
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Description
Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Fully qualified accountant (CPA(K), ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- Minimum of five (5) years’ post‑qualification experience in a senior accountant or similar role
- Strong, hands‑on knowledge of IFRS and IAS, ideally within a multinational or group reporting environment
- Demonstrated experience in fixed asset accounting and inventory management
- Prior experience in audit or advisory roles within a Big 4 or reputable professional services firm will be a distinct advantage
Technical and Personal Skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multinational and multicultural environment
- High attention to detail, with strong organisational and time‑management skills
- Demonstrated professionalism, integrity and respect for confidentiality
- Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
Attributes
- Client focused, relationship builder
- Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
- Boundless, passionate and flexible
- Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
- Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnership.
Responsibilities
Financial Compliance and Governance
- Ensure full compliance with IFRS, IAS and Group accounting policies across both local and consolidated reporting
- Coordinate the adoption and implementation of new or amended accounting standards, including assessing their impact on the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and tax requirements across all operating jurisdictions
- Maintain a strong internal control environment and support continuous improvement of financial governance frameworks
Management Accounts and Financial Reporting
- Ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of financial data recorded in the accounting ERP system
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance and trend analysis, with clear and insightful explanations for material movements
- Analyse cost of sales performance by comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts.
- Play an active role in month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
- Coordinate and prepare statutory financial statements for WIOCC Group subsidiaries
Fixed Assets Accounting
- Account for fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, revaluations and impairments in line with IFRS and internal policies
- Calculate, review and post monthly depreciation and amortisation entries
- Reconcile the fixed asset sub‑ledger to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare fixed asset schedules and supporting documentation for management reviews, internal audits, and external audits
- Monitor Capital Work‑in‑Progress (CWIP) to ensure timely and appropriate capitalisation
- Coordinate physical verification of assets and inventory, including asset tagging across jurisdictions
Audit and Assurance
- Act as a key liaison for external auditors, ensuring the provision of complete, accurate and timely information
- Respond to audit queries with well‑reasoned explanations, financial interpretations and corrective action plans where necessary
- Support internal audits and ensure timely implementation of agreed audit recommendations
Accounting Policy Development
- Support the development, documentation and ongoing maintenance of Group accounting policies, manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Assist in embedding consistent accounting practices across the Group
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with senior management and business unit leaders to provide financial insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making
- Engage effectively with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators and advisors, as required
Other Duties
- Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Director, Accounting & Tax from time to time
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