Group General Accountant

Permanent employee, Full-time · Amsterdam

Your mission
Job Purpose:
Manage and oversee the accounting and finance operations of Raxio Group. Crucial role in the financial reporting process of Raxio Group by providing accurate and timely financial information.

Job Responsibility:

Accountant (Management and Financial) 
  • Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS and managing end-to-end periodic financial reporting with proper financial statements.
  • Ensuring the integrity of Finance Systems and chart of accounts through constant review & updates.
  • Prepare timely month-end balance sheet reconciliations and submit the Trial Balance reconciliation checklists to the Group Senior Accountant every month.
  • Performing variance analysis in line with prepared account reconciliations.
  • Ensuring smooth finance transaction processing, performing checks for accuracy, and posting journal entries on time.
  • Verify, post, and reconcile all accounts payable.
  • Verifying and posting all monthly General ledger accounting transactions, including accruals, and providing error-free accounting reports at the end of each month.
  • Recommending enhancements to accounting systems and procedures.
  • Assist in preparing a financial Strategic Business Plan and building periodic forecasts.
  • Assisting the project management team in preparation for construction capex cash flow.
  • Providing support during external audits to ensure the company's financial records are accurate and comply with accounting standards.
  • Ensuring compliance with IFRS at all times.
  • Supporting Group VP of Finance and Group CFO with tasks relating to debt financing. 
  • Coordinate with the accountants in the operating entities to reconcile intercompany accounts.
  • Training and supporting new accountants across Raxio data centers.
  • Assist the Group VP of Finance and the Group CFO on any other projects and reports as required.
Treasury and Banking 
  • Handling daily Bank reserves and Accounts payables.
  • Managing intercompany transactions and internal transfers.
  • Support the month-end process by ensuring timely bank reconciliations.
  • Monitoring and managing the organization’s bank relationships and liquidity management.
  • Liaising with the project management team on project-related payments across all entities.
  • Processing petty cash payments and ensuring timely reconciliations. 
Your profile
Education
  1. Undergraduate degree from a reputable university in the field of Accounting
  2. Working towards a professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, CIMA, etc)
Experience
  1. Proven experience of a minimum of 3 years working with a large organization with operations in multiple jurisdictions, preferably Africa.
  2. Adequate knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
  3. Ability to learn and understand business trends.
  4. Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close process.
  5. Adequate understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  6. Monthly reporting in line with group policies.
  7. Hands-on experience with accounting software packages Microsoft Dynamics 365, Tally and Xero.
  8. Advanced MS Excel skills
 
Other personal and behavioral dispositions
  1. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  2. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  3. Goal-oriented and self-motivated professional.
  4. Team player recognized for proactive approach.
  5. Actively seek out new opportunities to learn and grow.
About us
Raxio Group is a platform investing in and building state-of-the-art Tier III data centers across Africa. Through its investments and hands-on approach, Raxio seeks to address the latent demand for critical data center infrastructure that will drive digital transformation across the region. Raxio made its first investments in Uganda and Ethiopia by establishing and developing state-of-the-art “metro-edge” facilities on the outskirts of Kampala and Addis Ababa. More recently, Raxio has entered the DRC, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, and Tanzania, where it will be building similar facilities, with further investments planned across Africa. Raxio currently counts on about 80 professionals across different offices in Amsterdam, Dubai, Nairobi, Kampala, Addis, Maputo, Abidjan, and Kinshasa. 
 
 At Raxio Group, we value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to building a dynamic and inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage applications from women who are ready to lead and innovate.
 
Pan-African Data Centre Expansion
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