Job summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions. This role includes reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, preparing month-end close procedures, and supporting audit and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate has excellent analytical skills, a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, and experience collaborating across departments.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze financial information to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll entries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accounting operations.
• Support ERP system upgrades or transitions.
• Automate routine accounting tasks where feasible.
• Support junior accounting staff with guidance and training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, HR) on financial matters.
• Serve as a liaison between external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide tax advisory, manage transfer pricing compliance, and optimize tax positions.
• Evaluate tax implications for M&A activities and secure available tax incentives.
• Support ad hoc requests from company and headquarters and ensure alignment with corporate goals.

Required Qualification & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• CPA, ACCA, or CFA certification preferred.
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial management.
• Experience in multinational corporations or fast-paced industries preferred.
• Strong command of financial systems (e.g. SAP, Hyperion similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with IFRS, GAAP, and local tax laws.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel as this is a Regional Role