Overview
Senior Accountant (Côte d’Ivoire) Jobs in Remote at Naran
Job Summary
Naran is a mobility fintech company operating across emerging markets, primarily in Africa and Latin America. Our core business is building and financing vehicle fleets for ride-hailing and delivery drivers. We combine fleet operations with asset-backed financing — essentially, we help drivers access vehicles, earn income through our platform, and ultimately work toward vehicle ownership through transparent, sustainable financing solutions.
We’re a fast-growing, international company with our group finance team based in Dubai. We’re looking for a Senior or Chief Accountant in Abidjan who will be our local finance lead, managing full-cycle accounting, tax compliance, payroll, and playing a key role in our ERP implementation.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle accounting process in compliance with the SYSCOHADA Révisé standard, including day-to-day operational accounting as the business scales.
- Oversee all tax compliance obligations, including filing declarations, processing payments, ensuring adherence to electronic invoicing (FNE) requirements, and serving as the primary point of contact with the tax authorities (DGI).
- Handle end-to-end payroll management, including social security contributions (CNPS) and all related payroll taxes.
- Implement new group accounting policies and processes, including the chart of accounts, the monthly closing calendar, documentation standards, and internal control procedures.
- Act as the local lead in the rollout of the ERP system (Odoo or equivalent), including the integration of electronic invoicing functionalities.
- Ensure timely monthly closings and prepare reports for headquarters; support group consolidation efforts and perform budget-to-actual variance analysis.
- Conduct bank reconciliations, manage payment workflows, and enforce strict documentation and approval disciplines.
- Support both external financial audits and tax inspections.
- Coordinate with local advisors, external auditors, and the group finance team based in Dubai.
Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience in Côte d’Ivoire, including previous roles as a Chief Accountant or Senior Accountant with full ownership of a legal entity’s books.
- Strong command of SYSCOHADA Révisé and Ivorian tax legislation (VAT, corporate income tax, payroll taxes, and FNE electronic invoicing).
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing, including CNPS contributions and compliance with local labor law.
- Proven experience with ERP systems (Odoo, Sage, SAP, or similar); prior involvement in implementing or transitioning to a new accounting system is a strong plus.
- Comfortable reporting to an international headquarters—able to meet strict deadlines, prepare reports in English, and communicate in a clear, structured manner.
- Fluent in both French and English (mandatory).
- Degree in Accounting or Finance (DESCOGEF, DSCG, or an equivalent qualification is a plus).
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently within a fast-growing startup environment.
Join us in shaping the future of our organization through precise financial management! We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where your expertise can thrive while making a meaningful impact on our mission-driven work environment.
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience with SYSCOHADA Revise do you have?
Language:
- French fluently (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Title: Senior Accountant (Côte d’Ivoire)
Company: Naran
Location: Remote
