Accountant

The accountant’s responsibilities will include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. They will also be required to bridge the gap between accounting clerks and chief accountant.

The accountant’s responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. This individual will be required to bridge the gap between accounting clerks and chief accountant while providing the company with accurate quantitative information or financial position liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.

CORE RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Manage accounting clerks, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of bookkeeping for overseas operations, coordinating with remote teams or outsourced services. 
• Verify compliance with local regulations in overseas jurisdictions, including tax and reporting requirements. 
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and manage foreign currency transactions where applicable. 
• Assist the chief accountant in preparing financial reports, including deferred income schedules, management accounts, and KPI dashboards. 
• Provide analysis on overseas financial data, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Support the preparation of audit documentation and liaise with external auditors for overseas operations. 
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 
• Collaborate with the chief accountant to develop policies that standardize processes across locations. 
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS) and company policies across both local and overseas activities. 
• Monitor internal controls and ensure adherence to them by accounting clerks and overseas teams. 

Requirements and Skills

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities and exposure to international bookkeeping
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Experience with general ledger functions.