Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description
Senior
Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank
statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close
procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills
with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports
and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or
managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants.
Senior
Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of
our accounting tasks.
Responsibilities
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Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and
receivable
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Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
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Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
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Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
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Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
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Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and
procedures
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Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
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Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast
process
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Provide input into department’s goal setting process
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Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to
schedule
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Assist with tax audits and tax returns
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Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
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Plan, assign and review staff’s work
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Support month-end and year-end close process
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Develop and document business processes and accounting policies
to maintain and strengthen internal controls
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Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
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Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve
financial procedures
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior
accountant
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Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
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In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP)
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Awareness of business trends
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Familiarity with financial accounting statements
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Experience with general ledger functions and the
month-end/year-end close process
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Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, SAP,SAGE and
QuickBooks
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Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
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Accuracy and attention to detail
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Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
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BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
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Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
Qualified Candidate’s are asked to send their
updated CV
