Job Purpose:
As a Senior Accountant you will play a key role in overseeing financial activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the company's growth and success.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Own/review balance sheet reconciliations (banks, gateways, refunds liability, vendor payable, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets)
- Support/ensure correct accounting for revenue streams (commission/take rate, delivery/service fees, subscriptions)
- Prepare and participate in the monthly, quarterly, year-end close, ensuring accurate reporting and disciplined close calendar.
- Coordinate and support the annual financial audit process, liaising with external auditors as necessary.
- Lead payment settlement reconciliations (collections vs settlements vs bank deposits) across providers/wallets.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Drive process improvement/automation (reconciliation tools, templates, Power Query/BI) and support ERP integrations
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
- Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; IFRS & CMA & FMVA certification preferred.
- +5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1 years in a supervisory or senior role.
- Strong understanding of International Accounting Standards.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting principles.
- Proficiency in accounting software ERP (e.g., Odoo, MS D365) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Experience in the technology or food delivery industry is a plus.
