Job Summary

You will be responsible for analyzing various transactions and preparing monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements, and performing account reconciliations. You will assist with audit preparations, financial reporting, financial consolidation, and other accounting duties as assigned.

Reporting Structure

• This job reports to Manager – Finance & Accounts

Job Objectives

• Ensure timely analyses, and reports of financial information
• Follow up on accounts payable and payments
• Auditing and verifying financial documents

Job Responsibilities

General Ledger, Payroll & Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly financial statements, reports, records, and accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing accounting information
• Ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping of records by accountants
• Ensure the timely process of salaries by accountants
• Ensure the timely finalization of all monthly financial information, status, and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, and other necessary reports
• Perform and validate all banking activities and ensure balance sheet account reconciliations are carried
• Generate invoices and statements of account
• Maintain accounts receivable files and records and prepare monthly reports
• Prepare & review balance sheet schedules and make sure of timely clearance of payables
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

Closing, Internal and External Audit

• Ensure that monthly closing is accurate, efficient, and on time.
• Support month end and year end closing processes whilst ensuring accuracy
• Assist in auditing activities and ad-hoc requirements by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation
• Investigate and resolve any irregularities or inquiries with the company’s customers
• Support external auditors with all required reconciliations and upload them on their portal
• Ensure all purchasing orders and internal audit backup is maintained properly
• Ensure zero errors are identified in Internal Audit
• Conduct expenses and revenue analysis

Collaboration

• Provide guidance to other accountants when needed
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required

Previous Work Experience

• 5+years of experience in accounting
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Skills And Abilities

• Strong financial analysis skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong knowledge in accounting procedures
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Ability to train and manage staff
• Ability to work with minimal supervision