Reporting and Compliance Officer

Are you a passionate Audit/Accounting professional? I have an exciting position with a skills and development company in Brooklyn. The compliance officer must be a motivated team player who can work under pressure, and has an enthusiastic and ‘hands-on’ approach to the job. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance.This role will best suit an immediately available candidate.RequirementsDegree in accounting or internal auditingA minimum of three years’ experience in auditingKnowledge of general accounting procedures and principlesGood organisational skills and understanding of financial monitoring and administration and accounting systemsAdvanced Excel SkillsWilling to travel to regional (Dakar, Addis, Nairobi)Overview of dutiesDesign and implement an annual work plan to ensure reliable control systems, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and effective record keepingExecute testing, investigate policy violations, provide structured reports, maintain a compliance risk register, and implement a compliance communication programmeReview contracts in collaboration with Finance management, track corrections, and ensure accurate reportingCompile financial reports with explanations for significant variancesCompile monthly reports with balance sheet reconciliationsHandle VAT, employee tax and corporate tax