Accounting Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

The position also prepares financial reports and statements, supports external audits, leads process improvements, and coordinates with other departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishment, review and enforcement of accounting processes, methods, policies, principles and procedures.
• Supervision, management and evaluation of supervisors, specialists, associates and assistants assigned to the unit or project/undertaking to ensure compliance and accuracy, including enforcement of company rules and regulations as such function may be delegated or assigned by the Unit Head.
• Conducting and overseeing finance and accounting functions such as: month-end and year-end process; account payables and receivables; general ledger; cash receipts and disbursements’ revenue and expenditure; variance analysis; fixed assets and inventory reconciliation; monthly inter-company reconciliation.
• Conducting all other activities related to finance and accounting, including improvement of systems and procedures, as well as initiating mitigation, remediation and corrective actions.
• Submission of monthly and annual financial reports, and preparation of the financial statements and coordinating the same with the external auditors with respect to the audited financial statements.
• Leading AP and/or AR and/or Treasury teams
• Maintaining and organizing a set of detailed records to document financial transactions.
• Preparation of Finance and Accounting Manual and such other policies, procedures, rules and regulations as may be needed to ensure efficient and effective performance of functions by the Accounting Unit.
• Coordination with the other teams, and performance of collaboration work as may be required in the performance of the services offered by the Company.
• Perform such duties, responsibilities and functions as may be assigned by his superiors from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.