Job Description

Accountant
Position: Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager, Finance Director, or CFO
Job Overview:
The Accountant is responsible for preparing, examining, and analyzing financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations. This role involves managing general ledger activities, financial reporting, reconciliation, and supporting the month-end close process to provide reliable financial information for business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals.
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable), and inter-company transactions.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns (corporate and/or VAT/GST), and ensure timely payments and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Analyze costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future trends.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) or progress towards certification is highly preferred.
• Proven experience as an accountant or in a similar role.
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• High proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Sage) and MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Skills Required