5+ years of experience in a public accounting firm or corporate accounting environment
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
Overview
The Accountant is a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional with a proven track record of success in managing diverse accounting functions. This role is responsible for overseeing the entire accounting cycle, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and providing timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management.
Responsibilities
Manage the accounts payable and payroll processes across the company
Record and update suppliers' invoices and contract costs
Prepare payments, cheques, bank transfers, and balance of exchange (BOE)
Check and record settlement for employee dues
Record and reconcile intercompany transactions
Process payments to subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
Reconcile all supplier accounts and balance of confirmation for audit
Provide information to external auditors as directed by senior management
Maintain general ledger and sub-ledger accounts
Reimburse petty cash and keep confirmations from recipients
Assist in year-end closing, audits, accruals, reserve analysis, and intercompany transactions and reconciliations
Perform bank reconciliations, related entries, and report daily cash balances
Create timely and accurate accounting reports and present them to company executives and senior management
Develop recommendations to optimize the company's accounting systems and procedures and detect inaccuracies
Support and consult company personnel on accounting control procedures
Supervise accounting assistants and bookkeepers, plan their work, and assign tasks
Evaluate and make recommendations for improvements to the global accounting systems and related tools to support the company's strategic needs and improve internal controls and the reliability of financial information
Participate in upgrades and continued development of the financial accounting systems and stay aware of new trends and products that could be recommended to improve the operational effectiveness of the global finance and accounting team
Oversee the accounting functions of purchasing, disposing, tracking, and depreciating all property, plant, and equipment
Review and reconcile accounts within Workday
Track telephone, Salik, and utilities payments and take corrective action on overusage
Perform ad hoc analyses of issues to support management inquiries for revenue and expenses
Respond to questions and solve problems as requested by department managers
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