Senior Accountant

Department: Accounting / Finance
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Office-based

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant supports the accounting function by overseeing daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. The role focuses on financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit support, and process improvements, while providing guidance and oversight to junior accounting staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in accounting practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure accurate and complete financial records.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Review subsidiary ledgers and trial balances to ensure data integrity.
• Provide financial analysis, variance explanations, and reporting support to management.

Accounts Management

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions.
• Review supplier invoices, expense claims, and payment vouchers for proper authorization, accuracy, and account coding.
• Monitor customer accounts and ageing reports and coordinate with relevant teams on collection follow-ups.
• Perform regular bank and other account reconciliations.

Audit and Compliance Support

• Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules, documentation, and financial analyses.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of internal controls.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Participate in the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of accounting and ERP systems.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal control.
• Ensure proper documentation, organization, and retention of financial records.

Team Leadership and Support

• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to junior accountants and accounting assistants.
• Review and validate work completed by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Promote best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is preferred

Experience

• At least three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or related roles

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP), and internal controls
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
• Effective communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams