Senior Accountant

About the role

SOCAM, a Mauritanian family-owned importer, wholesaler and distributor of FMCG products founded in 1993, is hiring a full-time, on-site Senior Accountant in Nouakchott. The role oversees general ledger activities, prepares and reviews financial statements and ensures accurate recording of transactions in line with local regulations and company policy.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable and perform bank reconciliations
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Supervise junior accounting staff and coordinate with internal departments and external auditors
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen internal controls and financial reporting
• Provide financial analysis to support management decisions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance
• At least 7 years of accounting experience; import, warehousing or distribution experience preferred
• Proven experience writing operations and procedures manuals
• Familiarity with accounting standards and local tax and legal requirements
• Fluent Arabic; French and/or English is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Odoo and Sage; other ERP systems a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Solid knowledge of inventory, receivables and payables

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A respectful working environment
• The chance to help build the company's financial and administrative systems

To apply, send your CV by email or through LinkedIn.