Senior Technical Accountant

A leading global technology provider is looking for a Senior Accountant/ Controller to lead the comprehensive financial analysis and technical accounting oversight for the MAT (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) region.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analysis of country P&L and margin analysis * Perform deep-dive analysis of regional P&L, focusing on Adjusted EBITDA and gross margin optimization. Identify and report on technical drivers of variance (MTD, QTD, YTD).
• P&L Budgeting & Forecasting * Lead the technical preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts. Ensure alignment between operational targets and financial reality across multiple MAT entities.
• Balance Sheet Reviews/Reconciliations * Take full ownership of the General Ledger. Perform complex reconciliations, manage accruals/provisions, and resolve long-standing items (including aged GRIR balances) to ensure audit readiness.
• Providing support and guidance to business * Act as a technical financial partner to the MENA leadership team, providing data-driven insights to support commercial decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Payroll processing & commission calculation * Oversee high-level payroll compliance and the design of automated, multi-tiered commission models. Ensure accurate calculation of variable pay and alignment with financial results.
• Providing and interpreting financial information * Translate complex financial data into actionable management reports. Ensure all information adheres to IFRS and local MAT GAAP standards.
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends. * Execute technical cash flow modelling and liquidity forecasting. Monitor working capital cycles and treasury requirements for Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
• Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out. * Serve as the primary technical lead for external and internal audits. Manage the preparation of audit files, tax packs, and the finalization of statutory financial statements.
• Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines * Manage the end-to-end month-end close process. Ensure "Flash Reporting" and Group submissions are completed with high technical accuracy and zero-latency.
• Other tasks as they arise as per any new requirement. * Execute special technical projects, including system enhancements, IFRS mapping updates, and strategic financial clean-ups.
• Budget preparation for several entities. * Coordinate consolidated budget frameworks for various legal entities, ensuring local statutory requirements are balanced with global group expectations.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws in Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia and executing required filings. * Subject matter expert for regional tax compliance. Manage the calculation and filing of CIT, VAT/TVA, and Withholding Tax via local electronic portals.

Requirements:

Required Knowledge

• Expert Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Financial modelling, Power Query, Nested Logic).
• Solid financial understanding of IFRS and Local Statutory GAAP.
• SAP experience is essential (Advanced T-Codes for reporting and data extraction).
• Technical application of Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia Tax Laws.

Experience Required

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar technical financial or senior accounting position.
• Extensive experience in Advanced Microsoft Excel and automated modelling.
• Proven experience in executing tax filings and maintaining compliance in MAT jurisdictions.