The Senior Accounting Technician supports the Reporting and General Ledger functions by ensuring financial records are accurate, compliant, and reflective of the company’s true financial position.
Job Summary:
The Senior Accounting Technician supports the Reporting and General Ledger functions by ensuring financial records are accurate, compliant, and reflective of the company’s true financial position. This role involves assisting in the development of controls and procedures for efficient processing, analysis, and reporting, while providing detailed reports to aid decision-making. As a supervisory position, it offers guidance and training to junior technicians, supports forecasting and budgeting processes, and promotes knowledge sharing and collaboration across divisions within the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the maintenance and updating of the general ledger by ensuring accurate recording of all transactions.
Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries to the general ledger.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Assist in the preparation and submission of financial reports to Head Office (Massy Ltd).
Perform variance analysis by comparing actual financial results to budgets or forecasts.
Review the work of accounting technicians to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Verify that business expenses are correctly recorded and categorized in the accounting system, resolving discrepancies in collaboration with relevant teams.
Prepare and maintain schedules for prepaid insurance and other expenses.
Maintain organized and accurate records for all accounting-related documentation.
Assist in the preparation of tax returns and related documentation.
Ensure clearing account transactions, including staff shop activities, are appropriately posted at month-end.
Contribute to the preparation of daily and weekly sales and statistical reports.
Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits, budgets, and tax computations.
Prepare government and regulatory reports, such as CSO and Survey of Establishment reports, and facilitate clearance certificate applications with the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR).
Provide analytical and technical support to the Shared Services team and assist associates with reporting-related queries.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including those related to health, safety, security, and environmental standards.
Undertakeadditional job-related tasks as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.
Requirements
ACCA Level 1 or 2
At least three years work experience in the accounting field
1 year supervisor experience
Computer Literate – Working knowledge of MS Office and a computerized financial application.
Competencies
Produces results - Directs action toward achieving goals that are critical to department’s success.
Excellent Time Management - Must be able to meet stringent deadlines.
Organized - Manages multiple priorities and operates in an organized manner.
Quality of Work - Meets the established standards of accuracy.
Communicates effectively - Shares information and encourages candid and open dialogue.
Passion for customers and excellent customer talents - Works to exceed expectations of customers externally and internally. Takes immediate action to resolve customers' problems.
Builds relationships - Fostering teamwork. Works collaboratively within and across business unit and organizational boundaries.
Pleasant personality - Proactive, listens, enjoys helping customers.
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, audience-appropriate messages.
Team Player.