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<p dir="auto" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p dir="auto" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Job purpose</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Key Accountabilities</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>1) Financial Closing &amp; Reporting</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepare and post-closing entries (cut-off, prepaid expenses, FNP/FAE, provisions, inventory, fixed assets, IFRS 16, IFRS 9, etc.).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepare OHADA financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, trial balance, notes) and IFRS consolidation packages (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, notes).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensure account reconciliation (banks, third parties, intercompany, payroll, taxes) and analyze monthly variances.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensure compliance with the closing schedule (D+3/D+5 depending on the group calendar) and reporting procedures (upload, validation, comments).</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>2) Standards &amp; Compliance (OHADA / IFRS / Group)</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Correctly apply SYSCOHADA and translate IFRS impacts for group reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to technical memos (accounting positions, judgments, estimates).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensure the documentation of procedures and compliance with group policies (Finance Manual, accounting charter, delegations).</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>3) Internal Control &amp; Audits</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Execute and document key controls (balance sheet review, AR/AP aging, cut-off, approvals, ERP access, etc.).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepare audit files (PBC list), coordinate with external auditors and internal audit.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Implement action plans resulting from audits and self-assessments.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>4) Taxation &amp; Local Compliance</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensure consistency between accounting and tax records (tax return packages, reconciliation schedules) and proper archiving.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Monitor tax deadlines and risks (penalties, potential litigation).</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;padding-left:40.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>5) Cash Flow, Fixed Assets &amp; Inventory</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Monitor operating cash flow, bank reconciliations, financial expenses, and cash on hand.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage the fixed asset lifecycle (capitalization, depreciation, disposals, impairment tests).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Verify inventory valuations (methodology, provisions for obsolescence, physical counts).</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>6) Processes &amp; Continuous Improvement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Document and optimize processes (P2P, O2C, R2R), reduce closing times, and improve data quality.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participate in finance projects (ERP/BI, e-invoicing, digitization, automation, shared services).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Train and mentor junior accounting staff.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Education &amp; Qualifications</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Master&apos;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent).</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally at a multinational corporation or leading audit firm + logistics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven experience with fast-cycle monthly closings and group reporting</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Specialist Knowledge &amp; Skills</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency in OHADA standards and best practices for IFRS (consolidated financial statements, notes, disclosures).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Solid knowledge in CEMAC local tax laws and social security obligations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, functions, etc.).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of internal controls and R2R/P2P/O2C processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Business-level English (group communications, audits, documentation) </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Fluent in french.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Interpersonal &amp; Communication Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Analytical mindset, problem-solving orientation, and a sense of risk.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work across departments and communicate clearly (written and verbal).</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proactivity and a commitment to continuous improvement.</span></li> </ul><p style="text-align:justify">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. </p> <p style="text-align:justify">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: [email protected]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.</p>

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