Senior Specialist General Accounting

ROLE

PURPOSE:

The Senior Specialist oversees invoicing, payment processing and account reconciliation to ensure timely and accurate collection of receivables. He also assists with maintaining general ledger entries, preparing financial reports and supporting month-end closings. The role also includes ensuring compliance with accounting standards while contributing to the Company’s overall financial accuracy.

• Accounts Receivable- Responsible for day-to-day account receivable activities which include Issuance of Invoices and Credit Notes, Ensure Billing in Accordance with Credit Policy, Apply Receipts to Customer Invoices, Monitor Outstanding Balances & Follow-Ups, generate Statements of Accounts, Provide Receivables Information to Management
• Cash Management- Verify Cash Inward and Outward Transactions, Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements, Manage Cash Flows
• Fixed Assets
  - Record Fixed Assets and Maintain Register, Analyze Fixed Asset Clearing Account, Ensure Proper Depreciation, Reconcile Fixed Assets with General Ledger
• General Ledger, Budgeting and Reporting- Prepare and Submit Journal Entries, Maintain and Reconcile Accounts, Prepare Financial Statements, Monthly/Quarterly Reporting in HFM, Prepare Notes to the Financial Statement, Assist in Budget Preparation and Implementation, Report to Management on Financial Activity
• VAT Return Preparation: Prepare Periodic VAT Reports, Liaise with External Consultants, Assist in VAT Return Filing
• Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Continuous Improvement
• Others- Assist in Internal and External Audits, Investigate & Resolve Audit Findings, Prepare & Update SOPs, Document Retention & Filing

• A minimum qualification required is a CA, ACCA, CPA.

• Relevant Professional Accounting qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum experience required is 5 - 8 years in a similar position.
• Understanding and knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• Experience with Big 4 auditing/ accounting firms is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Oracle and SAP and basic computer programs (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc.)

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good leadership skills