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CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion.  Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise. 

Job purpose

The accounting Supervisor under the authority of the Finance Manager should ensure the reliability, compliance, and timely completion of statutory and management financial statements, prepared in accordance with OHADA standards and IFRS for group reporting, while maintaining a high level of internal control, completeness, and traceability of accounting transactions.

Key Accountabilities

1) Financial Closing & Reporting

• Prepare and post-closing entries (cut-off, prepaid expenses, FNP/FAE, provisions, inventory, fixed assets, IFRS 16, IFRS 9, etc.).
• Prepare OHADA financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, trial balance, notes) and IFRS consolidation packages (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, notes).
• Ensure account reconciliation (banks, third parties, intercompany, payroll, taxes) and analyze monthly variances.
• Ensure compliance with the closing schedule (D+3/D+5 depending on the group calendar) and reporting procedures (upload, validation, comments).

2) Standards & Compliance (OHADA / IFRS / Group)

• Correctly apply SYSCOHADA and translate IFRS impacts for group reporting.
• Contribute to technical memos (accounting positions, judgments, estimates).
• Ensure the documentation of procedures and compliance with group policies (Finance Manual, accounting charter, delegations).

3) Internal Control & Audits

• Execute and document key controls (balance sheet review, AR/AP aging, cut-off, approvals, ERP access, etc.).
• Prepare audit files (PBC list), coordinate with external auditors and internal audit.
• Implement action plans resulting from audits and self-assessments.

4) Taxation & Local Compliance

• Assist in preparing tax and social security returns (VAT/input VAT, corporate income tax, withholdings, estimated payments, CNPS, etc.) in collaboration with the tax specialist.
• Ensure consistency between accounting and tax records (tax return packages, reconciliation schedules) and proper archiving.
• Monitor tax deadlines and risks (penalties, potential litigation).

5) Cash Flow, Fixed Assets & Inventory

• Monitor operating cash flow, bank reconciliations, financial expenses, and cash on hand.
• Manage the fixed asset lifecycle (capitalization, depreciation, disposals, impairment tests).
• Verify inventory valuations (methodology, provisions for obsolescence, physical counts).

6) Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Document and optimize processes (P2P, O2C, R2R), reduce closing times, and improve data quality.
• Participate in finance projects (ERP/BI, e-invoicing, digitization, automation, shared services).
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff.

Education & Qualifications

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent).

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally at a multinational corporation or leading audit firm + logistics.
• Proven experience with fast-cycle monthly closings and group reporting

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in OHADA standards and best practices for IFRS (consolidated financial statements, notes, disclosures).
• Solid knowledge in CEMAC local tax laws and social security obligations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, functions, etc.).
• Knowledge of internal controls and R2R/P2P/O2C processes.
• Business-level English (group communications, audits, documentation) 
• Fluent in french.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset, problem-solving orientation, and a sense of risk.
• Ability to work across departments and communicate clearly (written and verbal).
• Proactivity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.