Sr. Accountant

Job Description

General Ledger Management:

Maintain the general ledger by posting and reviewing journal entries.
Perform month-end and year-end closing processes, including balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and classified.
Manage cost accounting systems and cost centers.
Coordinate budgeting, planning, and financial analysis.
Monitor inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure completeness of goods received and invoicing records.

Reconciliations:

Perform reconciliations for key accounts such as cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory.
Perform periodic bank reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Ensure that intercompany transactions are properly reconciled and accounted for.

Audit Support:

Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of audits.
Prepare supporting documentation for audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
Implement audit recommendations to improve internal accounting processes.Tax and Compliance:

Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, including sales tax (VAT), Withholding tax, employee related tax, income tax, and other regulatory filings.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including adherence to tax laws and accounting standards.
Keep up to date with changes in accounting and tax regulations and implement them as required.Accounts Payable and Receivable Oversight:

Oversee the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments and collections.
Prepare routine payments especially for construction, material and service purchases.
Review and approve vendor payments, ensuring proper authorization and coding.
Support credit control processes and ensure the timely collection of outstanding receivables.

About You
Job Requirements:

Education:

MA/BA degree in Accounting or Finance & formal accounting designation is preferred.
Work Experience:

4- 6 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong understanding of accounting principles. Prior experience in a supervisory or senior accounting role is preferred
Salary……………………………………. Negotiable