Deputy Accounting Manager ( Located in Liberia )

We are seeking a hands-on Deputy Accounting Manager to support and deputize the Accounting Manager in running end-to-end accounting operations for our Liberian entities. The role owns month-end close discipline , GL integrity , AP/AR control , fixed assets & inventory accounting , and documentation quality , while coordinating with tax advisors and auditors. The ideal candidate brings large-company rigor (preferably Big Four background), excellent English , and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

• Period Close & GL Integrity: Lead portions of the monthly/quarterly/year-end close; prepare journals (accruals, prepayments, reclasses), review trial balance, and ensure on-time submissions.
• AP/AR & P2P Accuracy: Oversee vendor/customer cycles, GR/IR clearing, aging and reconciliations; ensure correct GL, cost center, tax/activity coding and complete document trails (PO–Contract–GRN–Invoice).
• Banking & Intercompany: Supervise bank postings and reconciliations; track intercompany charges, confirmations, and settlements.
• Fixed Assets & Inventory: Manage capitalization/disposals, depreciation runs, physical counts and adjustments; align warehouse postings with accounting.
• Tax Packs & Local Compliance: Prepare data for local filings (in coordination with advisors); support LRA, NASSCORP requirements and statutory schedules.
• IFRS/Group Reporting Support: Prepare local-to-group bridges and disclosure inputs for consolidation teams; support audit requests.
• Controls & Documentation: Maintain ICS/SOX-like controls, balance-sheet schedules, and audit-ready workpapers ; remediate findings.
• Team Support & Training: Coach accounting officers, standardize templates and checklists, and help improve ERP/data quality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement, Warehouse, HR, Treasury, and Site Finance to ensure data completeness and timely issue resolution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting/financial control experience in large or multinational companies
• Strong month-end close capability; solid command of AP/AR, bank, intercompany, fixed assets, and inventory accounting
• Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Logo) and advanced Excel (pivots, lookups, basic modeling)
• Experience preparing audit-ready documentation and coordinating external/internal audits
• Excellent English (written and spoken); clear, structured communication
• High attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ownership mindset; ability to travel for site visits as needed

• Big Four audit background (assurance/advisory)
• Working proficiency in French (advantage for West/North Africa interfaces)
• Sector experience in mining, construction, energy, or industrial environments
• Familiarity with IFRS inputs for group reporting and local tax pack coordination
• Process-improvement track record (close-cycle reduction, reconciliation automation, template standardization)