Role Objectives:
The General Accountant will execute day-to-day accounting activities and provide
support for treasury functions related to our prepaid card operations and VAS. This
position requires foundational knowledge of financial processes within the fintech
environment, with a focus on transactional accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Accounting Operations:
- Process daily accounting entries for card transactions and VAS.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.
- Prepare account reconciliations for card-related transactions in a timely manner.
- Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure proper coding and classification of transactions.
2. Treasury Support:
- Assist in monitoring cash positions and daily liquidity requirements.
- Support reconciliation of bank accounts and card settlement accounts.
- Maintain records related to fund movements and settlements.
- Coordinate documentation requirements with financial institutions.
3. Compliance and Controls:
- Ensure transactions comply with internal policies and financial regulations.
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation.
- Maintain organized filing systems for financial records.
4. Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare routine financial reports and variance analysis.
- Assist in budget tracking and forecast preparation.
- Support ad-hoc reporting requests from senior management.
- Identify and escalate discrepancies or unusual transactions.
5. Cross-functional Support:
- Collaborate with operations, product, and commercial teams on transaction-related matters.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding accounting inquiries.
- Support process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Required Education, Knowledge, And Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 23 years of accounting experience; fintech or payments industry experience preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Excel.
- Basic understanding of payment processing and card transaction flows.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Experience with accounting softwares / ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills and team-oriented approach.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving fintech operations.
