Senior Accountant

Position Title -Senior AccountantDepartment - FinanceEmployment Type - Full-Time

Experience - 5+ Years
 Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining general ledger integrity, and supporting compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and organizational accounting policies
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including taxation and labor-related regulations

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger
• Ensure accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Reconcile bank statements, intercompany balances, and balance sheet accounts
• Review accounting entries prepared by junior staff

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Monitor actual vs. budget performance and provide variance analysis
• Support financial modeling and business analysis activities

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
• Monitor overdue receivables and coordinate collection activities
• Ensure vendor and customer account reconciliations are completed accurately

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency
• Participate in ERP implementation and system enhancement projects
• Maintain accounting policies and procedural documentation

Team Leadership & Support

• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff
• Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Promote accounting best practices and continuous learning within the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or CMA will be preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Required Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Competencies

• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• IFRS/GAAP Knowledge
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Tax Compliance & Regulatory Understanding
• Audit Coordination
• ERP Systems & Accounting Software
• Internal Controls & Risk Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Communication and collaboration
• Accountability and ownership
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Leadership and mentoring skills