GL Accountant

Job description

• This role is responsible for providing support to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial reporting for a portfolio of companies.
• Work closely with the rest of Finance team to ensure consistency and best practice is developed and maintained across the function, proactively driving the ongoing improvement of business practices and performance across Finance function.
• Support activities relating to general accounting and timely period-end closing and reporting in compliance with IFRS, Group accounting policies and procedures and statutory requirements.
• Prepare financial & management reports and related analysis and commentaries

Your Day to Day

• Responsible for period-end closing activities such as GL Journal entries, bank reconciliation and ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts.
• Prepare and perform review on Balance Sheet and P&L monthly schedules.
• Prepare monthly reporting package for group consolidation purpose.
• Tax reporting and compliance (e.g. GST/WHT/Corporate Income Tax).
• Support internal audit, statutory audit and related matters.
• Prepare monthly financial & management reports and the related analysis and commentaries.
• Responsible and maintain Fixed Asset Register and Inventory Register.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures; provide trends and forecasts; explain processes and techniques; recommend actions.
• Improve on current processes, procedure and internal controls as required.
• Handle ad hoc assignments and projects as and when required.

Job Requirements

• Min. Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalents. ACCA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3-4 years of accounting, general ledger experience.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office excel and knowledge of Oracle NetSuite is preferred.
• Prior experience as General Ledger Accountant/Senior Account Executive.
• Candidates from accounting firms or retail industry are welcome.
• Understanding of POS accounting procedures
• Good communication skills.
• Committed, responsible, independent and team player.
• Able to work independently.
• Know how to prioritise and react according to the urgency of things.
• Willing to learn and positive attitude.