EELAF is looking for a highly experienced, detail-obsessed Chief Accountant to lead the accounting function and ensure we consistently deliver clean closes, accurate reporting, tight controls, and strong compliance. This role is hands-on and leadership-heavy: you'll supervise the accounting team, own the month-end close, and strengthen internal controls while supporting automation through ERP (Odoo is a plus).
What you'll be responsible for
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations across GL, AP, AR, and Cash/Bank.
- Own the month-end and year-end closing process: timelines, accuracy, and completeness.
- Review/approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
- Maintain Fixed Assets Register and depreciation schedules accurately.
- Control and reconcile balance sheet accounts (banks, receivables, payables, inventory-related accounts, intercompany, accruals, etc.).
- Prepare trial balance schedules and support financial statements + management reporting packs.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP (as applicable) and local statutory requirements (VAT/WHT and other regulations).
- Coordinate internal/external audits, prepare supporting documents, and close audit findings.
- Strengthen internal controls, documentation standards, approval flows, and segregation of duties.
- Drive process improvement and automation through ERP/financial systems (Odoo experience is a plus).
- Lead and develop the accounting team: task assignment, coaching, performance follow-up.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (or related).
- 712 years progressive accounting experience with strong closing/reporting ownership.
- Strong command of accounting standards and compliance requirements (IFRS/GAAP + VAT/WHT).
- Solid leadership skills (team supervision + stakeholder management).
- Excellent analytical skills and very high attention to detail (no close enough mentality).
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; Power Query is a plus).
- Strong ERP/accounting systems experience (Odoo is a plus).
- Able to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities.
Nice-to-have: CPA/CMA/ACCA (or in progress), experience in distribution/import-heavy environments, and exposure to multi-entity/intercompany accounting.
What success looks like (KPIs-style)
- Month-end close delivered on time with minimal post-close corrections.
- All key accounts reconciled monthly (bank/AR/AP/inventory/intercompany) with clear aging.
- Audit findings reduced and closed with documented corrective actions.
- VAT/WHT submissions completed accurately and on schedule.
- Cleaner workflows and fewer manual errors through ERP/process improvements.
