Accounting Manager at Zipline

Zipline operates the worlds only drone delivery system at national scale, sending urgent medicines like lifesaving blood and vaccines to those in need, no matter where they live. Today, we\’re operating across most of Rwanda and quickly spreading across Ghana, covering millions more people with better access to medicine.

ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLE

• The Accounting Manager will be responsible for  end-to-end accounting and finance responsibilities in the country as well as ensuring superb finance business partnering with all other units of the organization to actualize monthly, quarterly and annual company goals.

What you’ll do

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the country’s accounting department including; month and end-year process, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, banking relationships and fixed asset activity.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure proper financial control and compliance.
• Coordinate and complete annual audit.
• Provide initiatives and recommendations on cost reduction.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective action.
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.
• Tax Management and Tax Returns Filing.
• Coordination of banking activities and transactions.
• Work cooperatively with all the units to meet operational and team objectives.

What you’ll bring

• A first degree or equivalent preferably in Accounting or Finance or Business-related discipline.
• Recognized professional accounting certification.
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Preferably bilingual in English and French