Senior Accountant

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general and cost accounting activities, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, account classification, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review trial balances, financial statements, MIS reports, and supporting schedules.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile bank accounts, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and other assigned accounts.
• Analyze revenues, costs, expenses, financial commitments, and business trends and provide relevant financial insights.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and budget-versus-actual variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions under the correct account numbers and cost centers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Conduct internal reviews and audits of financial records and prepare correcting journal entries when required.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support physical verification of company assets and inventory.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly authorized and comply with company policies and delegated approval limits.
• Support the development and improvement of accounting procedures, systems, and internal controls.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and internal controls.
• Good knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting practices.
• Strong understanding of month-end closing, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of banking and financial processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Job Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience, including at least 3 years of relevant experience; GCC experience is an advantage.

Education & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.