Job Description

Position Overview The Senior Accountant takes ownership of the coordination and maintenance of financial records and is responsible for all aspects of accounting, to ensure the financial requirements of the Company are being met. This role will work with internal and external stakeholders to maintain the chart of accounts of multiple entities across multiple countries. To be fully successful in this position, this person will have excellent communication skills, good command over English, advanced Excel skills, strong analytical skills, extensive accounting experience, and a keen attention to detail. Duties and Responsibilities Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations Preparations and review of accruals, prepayments and provisions Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal policies Preparation of weekly cash flow reporting across multiple countries Responsible for maintenance of bank accounts Review and submission of VAT/GST returns Analyze financial data and provide insights to management General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records Accounts Payable/Receivable Oversight: Supervise the processing of vendor invoices and customer payments. Review reconciliations of accounts payable and receivable balances. Address complex issues related to billing and payments. Audit and Compliance: Work with external auditors and tax consultants and provide required documentation Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiencies Lead projects aimed at optimizing accounting procedures and systems Stay updated with industry best practices and regulatory changes Education and Qualifications 2-5 year in professional accounting position in public or corporate accounting Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency/fluency of English language, spoken and written Experience with dealing with international internal / external stakeholders Needs to be flexible with working hours when required by the company Preferred experience in a shared service centre Personal Qualities Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information Excellent verbal, written, analytical and presentation skills Ability to work independently as well as with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors High level of ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision Ability to organise and prioritise tasks under tight deadlines