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Position Summary

The **Senior Accountant** plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and internal controls. This position supports monthly close activities, audit readiness, tax provisioning, and group consolidation reporting. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Close

+ Maintain the general ledger and perform monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts.

+ Conduct detailed reviews of GL accounts, investigate variances, and propose adjustments as needed.

+ Ensure all journal entries are accurately prepared, documented, and posted in a timely manner.

+ Coordinate and prepare monthly IFRS-compliant P&L and Balance Sheet reports for group consolidation using SAP S/4HANA.

Month-End and Year-End Activities

+ Liaise with internal teams (HR, FP&A, Operations) to gather supporting documentation for journal entries and ensure accurate accruals and prepayments.

+ Monitor unapproved invoice reports and collaborate with business units to minimize outstanding items by month/quarter/year-end.

+ Assist in the preparation and submission of year-end audit materials and tax provisioning support documentation for external auditors and consultants.

Cash and Treasury Operations

+ Perform daily cash postings and reconciliations; ensure accurate allocation of transactions to vendor/customer accounts.

+ Work closely with the Senior Treasury Manager to reconcile transitory accounts and maintain accurate AR ledgers.

+ Partner with 3PL providers for AR reconciliation and review detailed aging reports to assess and provision for doubtful debts.

Fixed Assets & Intercompany Transactions

+ Maintain the fixed asset register: create, capitalize, retire, and dispose of assets in accordance with policy.

+ Ensure assets are accurately classified with correct useful life and depreciation methods.

+ Conduct monthly intercompany reconciliations and issue re-billings or adjustments as necessary.

Process Improvement & Compliance

+ Support implementation of auditor-recommended process enhancements and ensure continued adherence.

+ Document key processes and monitor the operating effectiveness of internal financial controls.

+ Assist in resolving group finance queries and implementing technical accounting treatments as needed.

Cross-Functional Support & Reporting

+ Provide financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

+ Work with Accounts Payable to review GR/IR aging and support regular account clean-up and analysis.

+ Communicate and manage updates to the chart of accounts and cost center structures through the central ERP team.

Team Leadership

+ Mentor and guide junior team members by sharing knowledge and promoting professional development.

+ Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment within the finance team.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance (preferred)

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (preferred)

Experience

+ Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment

+ Demonstrated experience with monthly close processes, financial reporting, and audit support

+ Knowledge & awareness of IFRS and exposure to technical accounting matters

Technical Skills

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, financial modeling)

+ Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA

+ Comfortable working with large data sets and financial reporting templates

Key Competencies

Functional Skills

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

+ High level of accountability and ownership over work product

Interpersonal Skills

+ Clear and effective communicator across functions and levels

+ Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach

+ Ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Professional Behaviors

+ Results-driven with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

+ Fast learner with the ability to manage ambiguity and change

+ Continuous improvement mindset with an eye for efficiency and control