Lead Accountant

Job Description
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Regular attendance and punctuality
Provide direction, coaching, and leadership for a team of General Ledger Accounting employees
Responsible for the accuracy of the standard operation procedure (SOP) for GL Accounting processes
Requires technical accounting knowledge and must be hands-on with monthly, quarterly and annual close of books of accounts
Provide guidance to the team and develop / streamline processes under GL scope
Participate in testing, verification, implementation, and support of release updates for the financial systems
Prepares and analyzes monthly key performance indictors explaining results, trends, and opportunities
Make recommendations to improve quality and efficiency of the processes
Provides accounting assistance to Finance Controller / Financial Reporting Manager; respond to questions/concerns
Standardization of GL processes across all USA entities and ensure group best practices are consistently followed
Co-ordinate with Business stakeholders for process standardization
Co-ordinate with internal and external auditors, provide audit supporting and explanations and work with auditors in a professional manner
Review and first level approval of month-end reconciliation/closing of General Ledger accounts and sub-ledgers
Work on other projects as assigned within the Accounting team and review of financial statements
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:
Ability to think critically and analytically to proactively solve problems
Strong independent decision-making ability
Knowledge of GL technical accounting practices
Ability to understand complex scenarios
Must be professional, detailed oriented, strong verbal /written communication skills and a team player.
Be able to adapt to changes in fast-paced work environment and mange competing demands.
Strong computer and organizational skills.
Ability to learn new techniques performs multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Evaluate processes for improvements and recommend changes to management team.
Basic

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business required.
Prior experience in similar role preferred (not required)
Strong MS Excel and Outlook skills.