Talentix Africa
Finance & business

accountant jobs in africa

Talentix matches accountants with companies hiring across Africa and the diaspora. Join the community once, and our team proposes roles that fit you.

10 questions, about 2 minutes. No job board to scroll: we come to you.

The role

As an accountant, you keep the books of a company or organisation accurate and up to date. You record transactions, reconcile bank statements, prepare tax and social declarations and produce monthly and annual financial statements. You work with managers, auditors and tax authorities.

Skills employers ask for

  • SYSCOHADA
  • IFRS
  • Sage or QuickBooks
  • Advanced Excel
  • Tax returns
  • Bank reconciliation

Who is hiring

Accounting firms, banks, microfinance institutions, manufacturers, NGOs, hotels and small businesses all need accountants. Most roles are on-site, while bookkeeping for diaspora businesses and small companies is often done remotely.

Background and career path

Accountants usually hold a BTS, bachelor's or master's in accounting and finance, and some go on to chartered accountant qualifications. They progress to senior accountant, chief accountant and finance manager.

Also searched as

  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts assistant
  • General accountant
  • Chief accountant

accountant jobs by country.

Somewhere else? We recruit in all 54 African countries and the diaspora: tell us where you live when you join.

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how it works.

  1. 1

    Answer 10 questions

    One question at a time, about 2 minutes. No cover letter, no job board to scroll.

  2. 2

    Upload your CV in the app

    Download the Talentix app and upload one general CV. That is all we need.

  3. 3

    We find the right role for you

    Our team matches you with companies that are hiring, and you follow every step in the app.

questions.

Does Talentix post accountant job offers?

No. Talentix is not a job board. You join the community once, and when a company hiring accountants matches your profile, our team proposes the role to you in the Talentix app.

Is joining Talentix free?

Yes. Joining the community, using the Talentix app and the weekly training are free for every talent.

What happens after I join?

Download the Talentix app, sign in with the same email and upload one general CV. Our team then matches you with companies hiring accountants, and you follow every step in the app.

Hiring accountants? How does Talentix help?

Answer a few questions and book a 30-minute strategy call. We match you with the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

For companies

hiring accountants?

You answer a few questions, and we match you with the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

Book a strategy call

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