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We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Senior Accountant to support the accounting and financial reporting activities of multiple international entities. The role will be responsible for managing month-end close, statutory audits, local compliance requirements, intercompany accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and coordination with external auditors, tax advisors, and global finance teams.
The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge, experience with multinational operations, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different countries and time zones.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned international entities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102, or local GAAP).
- Prepare statutory financial statements and support local filing requirements.
- Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
- Review bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
- Ensure accuracy of intercompany transactions and balances.
- Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Support implementation of audit recommendations and internal controls.
- Assist in preparation of corporate tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other local tax requirements.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal tax teams.
- Support tax audits and regulatory inquiries.
- Manage intercompany billing, loans, settlements, and account reconciliations.
- Support treasury-related activities including cash management, investment accounting, and foreign exchange transactions.
- Monitor intercompany agreements and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
- Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and strengthen controls.
- Participate in ERP implementations, system upgrades, and automation projects.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedure documentation.
- Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Payroll, and international business teams.
- Provide accounting guidance and support to stakeholders.
- Assist management with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
- Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent preferred.
- 5-8+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a multinational organization.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes.
- Experience supporting statutory audits and local compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Workday, or similar.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
- Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
- 5-8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational organization
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes
- Experience supporting statutory audits and local compliance requirements
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Workday, or similar
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
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