E-Commerce | Accounts Department Executive

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We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Accountant with a strong accounting foundation. The ideal candidate must be capable of independently handling complex accounting entries, related party transactions, trial balance finalization preparation of financial statements, and ledger reconciliations, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and hands-on experience with high-volume transactional data.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Record and review complex journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and provisions.
• Prepare and finalize trial balance, ensuring all balances are accurate and properly supported.
• Prepare financial statements as per IFRS.
• Perform detailed ledger scrutiny and reconciliations (GL, bank, receivables, payables, inventory, advances, and clearing accounts).

E-Commerce–Specific Accounting (Prefered)

• Record and reconcile marketplace sales (Amazon, Shopify, Daraz, Etsy, TikTok, eBay, etc.).
• Handle payment gateway reconciliations, including settlements, reserves, chargebacks, refunds, and fees.
• Account for platform commissions, fulfillment charges, logistics costs, and advertising expenses.
• Maintain accurate inventory accounting, including COGS, stock movement, and aging analysis.

Related Party & Intercompany Transactions

• Record, monitor, and reconcile related party transactions with proper documentation and arm’s-length justification.
• Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled and agreed on a periodic basis.
• Support compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements related to related parties.

Reconciliations & Controls

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Reconcile customer, vendor, and advance accounts on a regular basis.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Reporting & Support

• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support management with financial analysis, schedules, and supporting workings.
• Coordinate with operations, inventory, sales, and payment teams to ensure data integrity.
• Assist in audits, tax filings, and compliance-related documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Accounting Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (professionals are encouraged to apply).
• Strong conceptual understanding of accounting principles, double-entry bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex accounting structures independently.

Technical & Practical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with trial balance preparation and ledger reconciliation.
• Proven ability to handle related party and intercompany accounting.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar ERP systems).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).

What We Are Looking For

• A finance professional with a strong accounting backbone, not just data entry skills.
• Someone who understands why entries are passed, not just how.
• A candidate who can own the accounts, identify issues proactively, and improve processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person