Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field

• 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