About the job
Job Purpose: The Senior Accountant plays a pivotal role in executing and orchestrating accounting functions for a specific group of companies within our finance division. This position is key to maintaining precise financial documentation, contributing to financial reporting, and ensuring adherence to established company accounting policies and procedures. The Senior Accountant will provide essential support to the Finance Manager and Controlling Supervisor to uphold rigorous financial oversight and accuracy across various business units.
Key Accountability Activities:
General Accounting:
- Oversee the maintenance and updating of accounting records, ledgers, and documentation for all designated companies.
- Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and necessary adjustments.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations for accounts (bank, receivables, payables, and intercompany) and address any discrepancies.
- Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and categorized in accordance with the company's chart of accounts.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes to guarantee timely and precise submissions.
Financial Reporting:
- Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and analyses for assigned entities.
- Compile and structure financial data for management reviews and consolidation.
- Assist in the development of project cost summaries and initial variance analyses.
- Maintain documentation and schedules to substantiate reported figures.
Payables, Receivables & Cash Transactions:
- Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, approval, and timely posting.
- Prepare payment requests, monitor due dates, and assist with vendor reconciliations.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables as necessary.
- Support daily banking operations, including deposits, transfers, and reconciliations.
- Ensure proper filing of financial and payment documents to facilitate audit readiness.
Compliance & Audit Support:
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare essential documentation and assist during both internal and external audit evaluations.
- Support the implementation of the auditors' recommendations and management directives.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
