The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Finance and Accounting Head to ensure the accounting operations will run smoothly and financial reports are prepared on time. He/She will be responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of the organization, preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, and implementing accounting principles.

WHAT YOU WILL DO?

• Client Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, understanding their unique financial needs
• and providing tailored accounting solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and addressing any concerns
• or inquiries promptly.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and manage budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide insights and recommendations to clients to optimize financial performance.
• Finance and Accounting
• Reviews disbursements, supplier invoices, contracts and agreements
• Prepares bank reconciliation
• Reconciles intercompany transactions
• Manages the recording and inventory of the multiple clients’ Fixed Assets
• Initiates monthly, quarterly and annual closing of books. Prepare and analyze management accounts
• Assists the Operations Manager for FaaS in the internal and external audit engagement
• Prepares supporting records and audit schedules
• Updates the bookkeeping and recording of transactions, maintenance and review of general ledger
• Reviews timesheets for payroll processing
• Prepares and process payroll
• Financial Controlling
• Liaises with the auditors of our Clients during internal and external audit engagement
• Ensures financial policies and controls are implemented, establish risk management procedures, and
• review and update of existing policies, controls and procedures
• Liaises with tax authorities and other government offices for all statutory and compliance requirements
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to provide proactive advice to clients.
• Assists in the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of financial policies and procedures
• Financial Reporting
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Assists the Head of Finance and Accounting in budgeting/forecasting activities
• People Management
• Develops a strategy on how to accomplish the set goal and provide necessary training needed by eachmember
• Communicates clear instructions to the team on their tasks, responsibilities, and their development
• Provides an avenue for team members to voice out their feedback, suggestions, and concerns
• Manages the flow of day-to-day operations e.g. ensuring that the tasks assigned are executed, on time, on point, and with the highest quality to avoid rework
• Collaboration and Support
• Collaborates with internal as well as external personnel in the execution of his/her functions
• Liaises with banks for payroll account opening, bank related updates and transactions
• Process Management
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in financial processes.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline finance-related workflows.

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in finance or accounting, payroll, compensation and benefits; with at least
• 2 years in a supervisory role