Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, and compliance activities. In addition, this role will oversee procurement-related financial processes, supplier management support, purchase controls, and cost optimization initiatives within the cleaning services business.

The ideal candidate should have strong accounting expertise, experience in service-based industries (preferably cleaning, facilities management, or manpower services), and a solid understanding of procurement and vendor management processes.

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance.
• Ensure accurate recording of revenue, expenses, accruals, and provisions.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Analyze profitability by project, contract, client, and service line.
• Monitor operational costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate with auditors during internal and external audits.

Procurement & Cost Control

• Review and verify purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier invoices.
• Ensure procurement transactions comply with company approval matrices and budget controls.
• Monitor procurement spending and supplier payment schedules.
• Conduct cost analysis for cleaning materials, chemicals, equipment, uniforms, and consumables.
• Support supplier selection and vendor evaluation processes from a financial perspective.
• Negotiate payment terms and assist in vendor contract reviews.
• Track inventory-related financial transactions and reconcile stock movements.
• Develop procurement reporting dashboards and spending analysis.
• Identify opportunities for procurement savings and process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations teams to optimize purchasing efficiency.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain strong financial and procurement controls.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and other applicable tax regulations.
• Monitor adherence to procurement policies and financial procedures.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support implementation and enhancement of ERP/accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of accounting experience.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in procurement accounting, purchasing controls, or vendor management.
• Experience in cleaning services, facilities management, manpower outsourcing, or service industries is highly preferred.

Work Location: In person