Staff Accountant

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Role Overview

Chartered Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

• Handle day-to-day accounting for designated segments with accurate ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, amortizations, prepaids, reclasses).
• Ensure compliance with company policies and US GAAP accounting treatment.

Month-End Close

• Execute monthly close activities per corporate timelines.
• Prepare segment-wise P&L and balance sheet schedules with detailed variance analysis.
• Support consolidation and reporting requirements for the US finance team.

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, accruals, etc.).
• Ensure accuracy of revenue and expense allocations at the segment level.
• Provide clear, well-documented schedules and working papers for internal reviews and audits.

Audit & Compliance

• Support internal, external, and US parent audit requirements.
• Maintain process documentation and support adherence to internal controls.

Systems & Operational Support

• Work on Sage ERP system
• Collaborate with US finance partners for reporting cycles and data requirements.
• Support process improvements to enhance speed, accuracy, and automation in accounting workflows.

Key Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and exposure to US GAAP preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; Sage/NetSuite experience an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis.
• Ability to work during US time-zone hours.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate financial information clearly to global stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, documentation skills, and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting US controllership or segment-level accounting.
• Understanding of internal controls/SOX frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving capability with a process-improvement mindset.