Accountant Team Lead - Accounts Receivable & Payable

About the role

The Accountant Team Lead supervises and supports the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams, ensuring finance activities are accurate, timely and in line with company policies, procedures and KPIs. The role covers oversight of finance transactions, month-end closing, reconciliations, tax and statutory reporting, and financial documentation, working closely with Finance, Sales, Operations and the DMCC Collection Team.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and support AR and AP teams, review transactions, follow up exceptions and prepare weekly invoice status reports.
• Coordinate month-end closing: accruals, deferrals, prepayments, journals, adjustments, payroll postings and exchange rate adjustments.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigate differences and resolve them before close.
• Monitor customer and supplier aging, work with Sales, Operations and suppliers to improve collections and working capital.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations, payroll tax schedules, statutory payment schedules and submissions, and support audits and internal reviews.
• Prepare financial reports, identify discrepancies and risks, and carry out other analysis requested by Senior Management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification or certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, AP/AR or a similar role; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with VAT reconciliations, payroll tax schedules, statutory submissions, audits and month-end closing.
• French is required; English is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong practical knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls and reporting.
• Strong Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Medical insurance.
• All necessary business tools for the role.
• Paid annual leave in line with Guinean labor law.
• Exposure to international shipping, logistics and finance operations.