The Accountant role is to support the Finance Manager in all aspects of financial management, including maintaining the general ledger, analyzing financial performance, preparing reports, and assisting in budgeting and forecasting processes. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals and a keen eye for financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Finance Manager in maintaining the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and provide actionable insights to management.
- Prepare annual budgets and weekly risk & opportunity forecasts, including data gathering and cross-departmental collaboration
- Participate in the ERP Implementation, and inventory costing project, including cost analysis & inventory valuation.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments as part of the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Assist with external audit preparations by providing required documentation and explanations.
- Collaborate with other finance team members to improve processes, efficiency, and internal controls. Support ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by the Finance Manager or Senior Management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is preferred.
- Candidate with external audit experience or experience in manufacturing industry.
- Strong proficiency in data analytics tools like Power BI are preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast pace environment.