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
