Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely management reporting for business planning and decision-making. Oversee and perform complex reconciliations including bank Reconciliations and analyses; post information for assigned accounting activities into the general ledger Assume responsibility of accounting procedures and approve ledger entries by auditing transactions.
• Responsible for daily supervision of team and tasks leading to timely preparation of monthly management reports.
• Liaise with other departments (Administration and Operations) incl. other finance sections (accounts receivable and accounts payable) for completion of book closure activities as per the monthly, quarterly & annual closing schedule
• Provide annual budget information; monitor expenditures; identify variances and implement corrective actions.
• Review, update and maintain financial policies and management information systems
• Contribute in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Contribute in maintaining financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Responsible for preparing audit schedules in respective areas of responsibilities.
• Comply with all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management policies, procedures and controls
• Timely preparation of all standard / recurring month end journal entries arranging to obtain management approvals before these are being posted in the system.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and automation and implement initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the team

Qualifications

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounts receivable, payable, payroll and other Finance related activities

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and assist employees with payroll-related inquiries.
• ERP experience in Finance Modules.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Strong organizational and time management skills against workload.
• Proactive for any foreseen issues and able to coordinate and provide alternative solution.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

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