Financial Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to support the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements and monthly reporting for the group. This role plays a key part in maintaining robust financial controls, delivering insightful analysis, and supporting external audits. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, a hands-on approach to problem solving, and a mindset for continuous improvement. Experience from a Big 4 firm with PCAOB audits is highly regarded. Your EDGE Assignment/You Will Prepare and post journals to ensure timely and accurate monthly consolidation of group financial statements by WD5, including in-month adjustments and remediation. Reconcile all relevant balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and promptly remediate any reconciling items. Assist in the monthly analytical review of the Group Trial Balance, including variance analysis (month-on-month, trends, and budget comparisons). Prepare audit financial statements, supporting worksheets and documentation to facilitate timely completion of interim and year-end audits in line with agreed timelines. Review, maintain, and improve internal finance controls and reporting processes. Support transformation and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and control. Coordinate and respond to audit requests, ensuring completeness and timeliness of data provided to external auditors. Collaborate with the wider finance team, Financial Controller, and business units to investigate and resolve queries from senior stakeholders. Demonstrate a deep understanding of accounting processes and outputs, ensuring accuracy and insight behind all financial reporting. Participate in cross-training and provide coverage for other team deliverables as needed. Contribute to ad hoc finance tasks and special projects as assigned. Are you the one? Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred. At least 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting or audit, with experience in group consolidations and financial reporting. Big 4 public accounting/audit firm experience is highly regarded. Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and practices. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; experience with ERP systems is a plus. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. A proactive, hands-on mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Axis bag of delights Competitive and attractive compensation. Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications and soft skills development. 18 annual leave days per year. 12 sick days leave per year. Public holidays as declared by local government. Maternity leave as per law. Health Insurance.