We are looking for an experienced senior accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
Senior accountant responsibilities include:
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Manages Inter-company accounts & carryout monthly reconciliation with the related parties –
- Reconciles bank accounts on a monthly basis
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Maintains; reconciles fixed assets schedules & register
- Performs day to day banking functions
- Responsible in allocation of common cost to various cost centers
- Performs general accounting functions & all related month-end tasks
- Prepare tax audits and tax returns
- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- Prepares monthly & quarterly reports (Balance Sheet, Overhead Reports, Working Capital etc.) - Ensures monthly deadlines are met as required
- Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
- Manage accounting assistant and bookkeeper
- Plan, assign and review staff’s work
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
- Provides cover for other accounting functions as requested
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
- Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Line Manager
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Requirements
- Proven experience as a senior accountant at least 5 years of related experience
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
- Awareness of business trends
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- Familiarity with financial accounting statements
- Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
- Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
- Scheduling skills to perform the given tasks in a timely manner