• Job Description

  Req#: 255619
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  Position Snapshot: Accountant

  Location: Senegal
  Company: Nestlé Senegal
  Position Type: Full-time
  Minimum Educational qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
  Minimum Relevant work experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar position

  Position Summary:

  Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

  Nestlé Senegal is currently looking for an Accountant to ensure effective accounting operations according to the Nestlé and local accounting / fiscal standards.

  Responsibilities:

  • Manage accounting controls, perform systematic reconciliations of sub ledgers/general ledger (Fixed Assets, Stock, Account receivables, Account Payables, Bank recon., GRIR) and NRT
  • Fixed Asset accounting: Validation of calculation & booking of depreciation, ensure that related processes are in line with the latest NAS and local requirements (depreciation rate set-up, asset categories, FA inventory)
  • Taxes: calculation, documents filling, reconciliation with financial (monthly and quarterly)
  • Maintain the financial and administrative structures in accordance with local Accounting Standards (SYSCOHADA) and Nestlé Accounting Standards, ensure that the organization in compliant with these standards and the accounting system and procedures are updated accordingly (Alternative Chart of Accounts)
  • Supervision of Monthly Period End Activities and Analysis of General Ledger Accounts
  • Reviews and justifies all monthly accruals in accordance with NAS before they are posted. Ensures that Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations and Analysis are also reviewed and approved on a timely manner in the NRT.
  • Prepare Statutory Accounts and Annual Corporate Tax Packs including statutory transfer price

  What Will Make You Successful?

  • At least 2 years of experience in similar position
  • Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Accounting /Business / Accounting (BAC +3 or equivalent and more)
  • Strong & proven accounting background
  • Communication Skills (French and Proficiency in English is a must)
  • Knowledgeable in Excel, Word, Power point and SAP (added advantage)
  • Experience in an Audit firm is an added advantage
  • Knowledge in the preparation and publication of Syscoada & IFRS Financial Statement.
  • Experience within a network organization (internal and external providers)
  • Local aspects of F&C, tax and legal
  • Knowledge of External and Internal audit practices and guidelines
  • FMCG experience is an added advantage
  • Strong analytical mindset and proactive
  • Result Oriented

  How to Apply?

  “Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law”.

  We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The closing date for application is 28th December 2023.

  We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

• About the company

  Nestlé SA is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland.

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