Job Openings Senior Accounting Associate

About the job Senior Accounting Associate

Are you ready to elevate your accounting career? Currimjee Jeewanjee & Co. Ltd invites you to join our dynamic Accounting Shared Services Department as a Senior Accounting Associate. In this key role, you will ensure our department meets its objectives and SLA requirements through accurate and timely accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurate Accounting Entries: Input all accounting entries accurately in the Accounting Software (Sun) to meet financial reporting requirements.
  • Statutory Compliance: Prepare and monitor statutory returns (e.g., VAT, PAYE, NPF) and ensure timely submission.
  • Monthly and Yearly Accounts: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and yearly financial statements.
  • Budget and Forecasts: Contribute to the preparation of yearly budgets and forecasts.
  • Group Reporting: Prepare and upload figures for group reporting in the required format.
  • Financial Statements Filing: Process and file financial statements in XBRL format.
  • Reconciliation and Review: Review the Trial Balance (TB) weekly to ensure completeness and accuracy of GL accounts. Perform bank, supplier, and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Audit Support: Prepare schedules for external auditors and assist in responding to audit queries.
  • Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation and support for all accounting entries with appropriate evidence.
  • Process Improvement: Review current processes to identify opportunities for digitalization.
  • Stakeholder Interaction: Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, auditors, consultants, and other stakeholders. Provide clarifications and promptly attend to queries.
  • Additional Duties: Perform any other cognate duties
Profile
  • ACCA level 2 or a Degree in Accounting with at least 2 years of experience in a related field.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of current accounting functions, software, and processes.
  • Good communication skills.