Accountant

Positional Overview:

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Savills Finance team as an Accountant. This role involves supporting the business in the finance department’s day-to-day operations, including assisting in month-end book closing, accounts payables, accounts receivables, intercompany reconciliations, bank reconciliations, etc. This position requires a highly skilled and organized professional with a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Handle day-to-day accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Handling the Accounts payable function ensuring timely booking and payment of suppliers.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable function including A/R aging reports to track the status of outstanding invoices and follow up.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure integrity of GL vs. Sub ledger.
• Manage the company’s end-to-end accounting books (record to report cycle).
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and company policies.
• Monitor budget/forecast performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and other financial laws.
• Prepare for and facilitate internal and external audits, responding to audit inquiries and implementing recommendations.

Skills:

• Excellent in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and other financial reporting software applications.
• Proficient in manipulating and managing large data sets.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. Preferably with professional qualification.
• At least 3+ years of working experience in similar role.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.

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