Senior Accountant

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

High-Level Overview

The client is a pan‑African investment platform created to help bridge the continent’s infrastructure funding gap. It focuses on identifying, developing, and financing high‑impact infrastructure projects in sectors such as energy, transportation, ICT, and water, with the goal of accelerating sustainable economic growth. The organization prioritizes medium- and large-scale initiatives that deliver meaningful developmental outcomes and provide investors with balanced, risk-adjusted returns. The organization operates with a private‑sector mindset, investing both equity and debt, while also providing project development expertise to bring bankable infrastructure solutions to market more quickly and effectively across Africa.

The client requires a Senior Accounting resource to cover a maternity leave within the Finance team in Casablanca. The role supports the Senior Financial Controller and Finance Director with month-end and year-end close (FY ends December 31), IFRS reporting, treasury forecasting, bank reconciliations, and finance process digitalization. Engagement should begin as soon as possible, ideally with shadowing in October–November and run through March/April to cover audit and year-end deliverables.

Role and Responsibilities

• Role: Senior Accountant
• Direct Report: Senior Financial Controller, in coordination with Finance Director
• Candidates Required: 1-2

Key Deliverables

Assist in the digitalization of Finance processes (in priority Budget Process, Budget consumption, VAT claim, management accounts, Treasury forecast and others to come).

Ensure Timely and Accurate bookkeeping, and overall quality of financial statements, management accounts and other financial reports are up to the required standards.

Collaborate with the Senior Financial Controller to prepare Notes to the Financials statements both in English and French. Prepare the periodic financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Perform the analysis of the Financials including forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Treasury) and prepare presentations for Management and the Board.

Prepare and monitor the operating budget.

Participate to the interaction with internal and external auditors

Help enhance the quality of the financial reporting considering the feedback from the auditors, the Management and the Board.

Support in delivering NO Audit findings in covered scope and -if any- proper mitigations are followed up properly.

Manage the day-to-day relationship with banks.

Prepare Bank reconciliations and ensure they are done monthly accurately and timely

Prepare the monthly treasury reporting including actual and forecast

Assist in the annual inventory of fixed assets

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in accounting/finance roles, ideally in a renowned international audit firm, financial services firm, or investment platform.

Demonstrated track record in statutory accounting under IFRS, including preparation of financial statements, notes, and audits.

Proven experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing cycles.

Exposure to fund accounting or investment management environments strongly preferred (understanding GP/LP structures, vehicles, treasury logic).

Experience working in fast-paced, growing organizations with multi-entity structures

• Strong command of IFRS standards.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to build and manipulate reporting models and treasury forecasts.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and ERP tools (system not specified; adaptability required).
• Ability to prepare management reports, statutory accounts, and bilingual Notes to FS (English/French).
• Experience coordinating with auditors, managing tax declarations, and ensuring compliance.
• Knowledge of analytical/reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) considered an asset

• High professional integrity and accuracy in all deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, with minimal oversight.
• Effective written and verbal communication in French and English (French essential, English working level acceptable).
• Adaptability and flexibility in a multicultural, bilingual environment.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills, able to shadow and transfer knowledge smoothly.
• Resilient under time pressure during key closing periods.
• Senior, autonomous operator who can “plug in” quickly, shadow incumbent Oct–Nov and independently drive deliverables through year-end and Q1 close cycle (all deliverables finalized by March 31).
• Comfortable interacting with internal/external auditors and presenting to management/Board
• Client prefers talent already in/near Casablanca for rapid ramp and cultural fluency.

Location: Casablanca, Morocco (on-site, in-person role with some work from home consistent with company policy)

Languages: English and French

Travel: None

Terms Of Agreement

Start Date: ASAP

Contracting Period: October to March/April 2026 – potential for extension or full time conversion