Accountant
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About the Position
Astria Learning is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to oversee the financial operations of our regional office(s). Reporting to the Regional Director, you will play a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and supporting strategic financial planning. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an organisation working at the intersection of education and technology in sub-Saharan Africa.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the regional office(s)
- Process and oversee staff payroll accurately and on schedule
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Monitor client payment status and manage accounts receivable
- Track office expenditure and produce detailed budget and expense reports
- Produce core financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and submit all statutory filings on time
- Conduct financial performance analysis and submit quarterly KPI reports to the Regional Director
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
- Coordinate with external auditors and uphold adherence to internal financial policies
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience managing payroll and financial reporting across multiple countries
- Strong working knowledge of financial regulations in Zambia and Malawi
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Experience working within an education, non-profit, or technology-driven organisation
- Familiarity with multi-currency financial management
- Experience supporting or liaising with international audit processes
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a leading organisation at the intersection of education and technology in sub-Saharan Africa
- Competitive salary (details not specified)
- Full-time position with a senior level of responsibility
About the Company
Astria Learning is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes through innovative technology solutions in sub-Saharan Africa. We are committed to creating impactful and sustainable changes in the education sector.
Locations
- Nigeria
- Ghana
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Astria Learning is a Florida based Edtech company with back offices in Spain, Mexico, Zambia. We offer full scale implementation and hosting of enterprise level learning environments that make it easy for institutions to manage courses, track student progress and easily deliver engaging content to learners, anytime, anywhere. This enables our partners to remain focused.