RedCloud is leveraging AI-powered technology to break down the barriers to fair and profitable trade in emerging markets.
RedCloud's Intelligent Open Commerce Platform connects FMCG Brands, Distributors, and Local Merchants on a single, equitable marketplace, empowering them with real-world insights and data to help them make better decisions. RedCloud enables FMCG Brands to seize new opportunities in emerging markets, facilitates access to more buyers & streamlines operations for Distributors, and helps Local Merchants spend more time selling products, not searching for them.
The company comprises a highly diverse, dynamic team of driven talented people from over twenty different countries, speaking multiple languages, with a physical footprint in Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
We are seeking an experienced Group Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial leadership and support to RedCloud Technology, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and implementing financial processes and controls.
What you will be doing
- Prepare and manage month end, including balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and group policies.
- Review key unreconciled business processes/ balance sheet variances and implement best practice controls to ensure future accuracy.
- Implement best practice financial control and operating policy on new business process
- Manage group wide balance sheet reconciliations and mentor 3 finance managers on ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are maintained.
- Implement and maintain financial processes and controls.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and support to group companies.
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Experience in group accounting, financial reporting, and audit
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational environment.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience in preparing consolidated financial statements.
- Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in using financial software and tools such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in managing a finance team
- Be a part of an innovative company that values ambition and creativity.
- Competitive salary package and performance-based bonuses.
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure.
- Access to continuous professional development opportunities.
