The Accountant is responsible for the end-to-end accounting and financial reporting of assigned entities, ensuring accurate books, timely reporting, compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls. The role also supports audits, budgeting, and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain full set of accounts, including GL, AR, AP, and fixed assets
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Perform month-end and year-end closing, including journal entries, accruals, and provisions
- Ensure compliance with IFRS / local accounting standards
- Prepare balance sheet schedules and reconciliations
- Support group consolidation and reporting where applicable
2. Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Review and process vendor invoices and employee claims
- Ensure payments comply with approval matrix and company policies
- Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on overdue balances
- Perform AR/AP reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
3. Fixed Assets & Capitalisation
- Maintain fixed asset register
- Review capitalisation vs expense in accordance with accounting policy
- Calculate and post depreciation
- Track assets under construction and commence depreciation when ready for use
4. Tax & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and file GST/VAT returns
- Assist with corporate income tax computation and filings
- Support tax queries and audits from tax authorities
- Liaise with tax agents and external advisors
5. Audit & Internal Controls
- Prepare audit schedules and support external and internal audits
- Ensure compliance with internal control policies and SOPs
- Address audit findings and implement corrective actions
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
6. Budgeting & Management Reporting (as applicable)
- Assist in budget preparation and forecasting
- Prepare management reports and variance analysis
- Support FP&A on cost analysis and performance tracking
7. Systems & Process Improvement
- Ensure accurate posting in ERP/accounting systems
- Participate in process improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives
- Assist in system implementations or upgrades
- Improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy
8. Stakeholder & Team Support
- Liaise with operations, procurement, HR, and HQ finance teams
- Respond to management queries in a timely manner
- Support ad-hoc finance projects and assignments
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA) preferred or in progress
- 25 years of relevant accounting experience (depending on seniority)
- Experience handling full set of accounts
- Prior experience in group reporting / shared services / MNC is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards
- Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (e.g. Oracle)
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and well-organised
- Able to meet tight deadlines and work independently
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
