Position Title -Senior AccountantDepartment - FinanceEmployment Type - Full-Time
Experience - 5+ Years
Job Purpose
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining general ledger integrity, and supporting compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and organizational accounting policies
- Manage month-end and year-end closing activities
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including taxation and labor-related regulations
General Ledger & Accounting Operations
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger
- Ensure accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
- Reconcile bank statements, intercompany balances, and balance sheet accounts
- Review accounting entries prepared by junior staff
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts
- Monitor actual vs. budget performance and provide variance analysis
- Support financial modeling and business analysis activities
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
- Monitor overdue receivables and coordinate collection activities
- Ensure vendor and customer account reconciliations are completed accurately
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency
- Participate in ERP implementation and system enhancement projects
- Maintain accounting policies and procedural documentation
Team Leadership & Support
- Mentor and guide junior accounting staff
- Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Promote accounting best practices and continuous learning within the team
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or CMA will be preferred
Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Required Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Competencies
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- IFRS/GAAP Knowledge
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Tax Compliance & Regulatory Understanding
- Audit Coordination
- ERP Systems & Accounting Software
- Internal Controls & Risk Management
Behavioral Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Communication and collaboration
- Accountability and ownership
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Leadership and mentoring skills
