Accountant

Job Summary

The job holder will support the accounting and operational functions by maintaining the books of accounts for entities/ locations assigned, perform month-end closings, accounting analysis and reconciliation, budgeting and forecasting, audit preparation and involvement in various other financial & operational activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Accounting or finance degree, preferably with a recognised accountancy qualification.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience.
• Team player, hardworking and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to schedule priorities and multi-tasking.
• Willingness to access additional responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Liaise and collate source documents from various locations/ entities assigned, verify them for accuracy and authenticity and record transactions systematically.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, including general ledgers, journals and control accounts.
• Prepare and maintain various schedules, reconciliations and other accounting records as required and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Exercise control over expenses on the locations/ entities assigned.
• Assist in accounts payable functions.
• Assist in preparation of budgets for locations/ entities assigned and perform variance analysis.
• Perform various regular/ ad-hoc analysis.
• Actively participate in audits and provide the necessary support to auditors.
• Respond to other accounting & reporting/ operational requests.

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