Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee and maintain accurate and complete accounting records and general ledger accounts.
  
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
  
• Perform complex account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  
• Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
  
• Analyze financial results and provide insights on variances, trends, and business performance.
  
• Support consolidation and reporting requirements for international operations where applicable.
  

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Lead and coordinate internal and external audit activities, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
  
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls in accordance with SOX, COSO, and other relevant frameworks.
  
• Conduct control testing and identify control weaknesses, risks, and areas for improvement.
  
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate corrective and mitigation measures.
  
• Maintain accurate and well-organized accounting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
  
• Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
  

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
  
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and investigate significant variances.
  
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support management decision-making.
  
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and analysis as required.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
  

General Ledger & Reconciliations

• Review and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  
• Perform and review bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  
• Investigate unusual transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly.
  
• Ensure proper classification and recording of financial transactions.
  
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for all accounting activities.
  

International & U.S. Accounting Support

• Support accounting and reporting activities for international clients and operations.
  
• Apply relevant U.S. GAAP and IFRS principles where applicable.
  
• Assist with cross-border financial reporting and accounting requirements.
  
• Work effectively with international teams and stakeholders across different time zones.
  
• Ensure financial information provided to international clients and management is accurate, timely, and compliant.
  

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
  
• Develop and strengthen accounting procedures, controls, and reporting processes.
  
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior accountants and finance team members.
  
• Review work performed by junior accounting staff and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
  
• Collaborate with HR, operations, procurement, management, and other departments on finance-related matters.
  
• Support the implementation and improvement of accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior accounting role.
  
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
  
• Proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, audits, and compliance.
  
• Experience with internal controls, risk assessment, and financial control testing.
  
• Experience supporting international clients or operations, preferably within the U.S. market.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.