Position Title -Senior Accountant

Department - Finance

Employment Type - Full-Time

Experience - 5+ Years
 

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining general ledger integrity, and supporting compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and organizational accounting policies.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including taxation and labor-related regulations.

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
• Ensure accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile bank statements, intercompany balances, and balance sheet accounts.
• Review accounting entries prepared by junior staff.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual vs. budget performance and provide variance analysis.
• Support financial modeling and business analysis activities.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Monitor overdue receivables and coordinate collection activities.
• Ensure vendor and customer account reconciliations are completed accurately.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Participate in ERP implementation and system enhancement projects.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedural documentation.

Team Leadership & Support

• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.
• Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Promote accounting best practices and continuous learning within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or CMA will be preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• IFRS/GAAP Knowledge
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Tax Compliance & Regulatory Understanding
• Audit Coordination
• ERP Systems & Accounting Software
• Internal Controls & Risk Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Communication and collaboration
• Accountability and ownership
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Leadership and mentoring skills