Senior Accountant – General Ledger

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger Maintenance:

• Maintain and manage the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Verify the accuracy of accounting entries and resolve any discrepancies.

GL Reconciliations:

• Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliation.

Bank Reconciliations:

• Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis, identify the reconciling items and promptly coordinate with other teams like AP, AR & Treasury to ensure Nil reconciling items in the BRS.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End Close:
• Participate in and coordinate closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Review trial balances and make necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for closing activities.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain accurate financial records.

Fixed Asset Management:

• Maintain the fixed asset register, including asset additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger and ensure accurate reporting.

Data Migration

• Assists with verification and data cleansing for the system migration to ensure the opening balances are accurately migrated.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improving financial processes and workflows.
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting systems or upgrades.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Member of a recognized Professional Accountancy body (Preferred)
• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5- 7 years of experience in accounting, preferably with a focus on general ledger or financial reporting.
• Proficient in accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (Oracle User is a must)

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.