Senior Accountant

Managing the activities of the Finance section / department

• Custodian of General Ledger
• In charge of the day to day duties within the finance department
• Generate all financial data reports to the management
• Liaise with the local and the group team for all finance related functions and reporting
• Pass Journal entries for the month end close books.
• Close accounts at the month end and submit the reports within the time assigned
• Annual closing and audit
• Prepare schedules and other requirements for the statutory audit and assist the auditors for the finalization of the accounts
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget and other management reports.
• Supervision and control of AR and AP
• Release vendor and other bank payments 
• Responsible for the cash control
• Controller of banks account balance and fund management / payouts
• Preparation of Bank reconciliation statements
• Monitor DOA levels are strictly followed
• Review all internal controls regularly and suggest improvements in processes
• Liaise with all operational departments to ensure smooth flow of information
• To work on any other related assignments given from time to time
• Prepare business cases and related approval documents for management / GD approval
• Setting parameters for quote approval based on actual / budget / target. Working with operation team for quote approval.
• VAT return review and liasing with tax manager
• Preparation of various base data for Group reporting requirements.
• Monthly Forecast for Group (sometimes more than once)
• Corporate tax study, implement and setting the accounts 
• Liase with Group VAT / Tax on returns
• Indirect Payroll cost & overhead cost allocation to departments & entities.  

• Degree /Post Graduate in Finance / Commerce or equivalent
• 5-10 years’ experience in Finance / Accounting systems, reporting etc.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Experience in various Accounting systems.

• Self driven, leadership qualities, team player and most important attention to detail

• Extensive and intrinsic knowledge of various Accounting  / Finance processes
• Capable of Independent closing of books of accounts and reporting
• Exposure to various audits
• Management of daily cash flow and dealing with banks