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.
