Job Purpose
To independently manage assigned accounting areas end-to-end, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain strong reconciliations and controls, and support audits, tax compliance, and management reporting.
Key Responsibilities
A. Financial Accounting & Close Ownership
- Independently perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned entities or areas
- Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reclassifications
- Prepare management accounts and supporting schedules in accordance with SFRS(I) / SFRS
- Perform analytical reviews and investigate significant variances
- Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Control
- Prepare and own monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany)
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis
- Ensure reconciliation files are complete, accurate, and audit-ready
- Ensure timely submission of results to Group via Tagetik
B. Audit, Tax & Statutory Compliance
- Act as a key contact for auditors for assigned areas
- Prepare audit schedules and support audit fieldwork
- Assist in GST return preparation and related reconciliations
- Support corporate income tax computations and statutory filings
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements
C. Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOPs, and close calendars
- Identify control gaps, recurring issues, or inefficiencies and recommend improvements
- Support system implementation, enhancements, or process automation
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
D. Team Support & Review
- Review work prepared by junior staff (where applicable)
- Provide guidance and on-the-job coaching
- Escalate issues, risks, or delays to the Manager / CFO promptly
E. Management & Business Support
- Prepare management reports and ad-hoc financial analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring activities
- Assist with finance-related projects and initiatives
Key Accountabilities
- Accuracy and completeness of assigned accounting areas
- Timely completion of close and reconciliations
- Audit readiness and resolution of audit issues
- Compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA) preferred or in progress
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong hands-on experience in month-end close and reconciliations
- Prior exposure to audit and tax processes
- Experience with ERP / accounting systems (e.g. QAD, Oracle, NetSuite, Xero)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- High attention to detail and analytical ability
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong ownership mindset and accountability
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
Working Relationships
- Internal: Finance team, operations, management
- External: Auditors, tax agents, banks (as required)