General Ledger Accountant Shared Services

REQ15102 General Ledger Accountant, Shared Services (Open)

Position Summary

The General Ledger Accountant, Shared Services is responsible for the accurate recording of journal entries, timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts and proper application of accounting policies and procedures of the entities the Company is providing Outsourcing Services to.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews daily and monthly journal entries and ensures all entries are recorded in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with the monthly/ quarterly/ annual reporting timetable.
• Prepares account analysis and related supporting schedules on a needed basis.
• Provides supervision and training to Assistant Accountants and General Ledger Assistants including review journal entries / account analysis.
• Prepares Daily Cashflow Report for Management.
• Prepares account reconciliation schedules for month-end closing process.
• Interacts with affiliate companies in the Group regarding intercompany transactions / charges.
• Assists Senior Accountant / Assistant Financial Controller with month end closing process.
• Assists Senior Accountant with actual vs budget variance analysis and commentary on monthly departmental P&L.
• Distributes departmental P&L to Department heads and liaises with relevant parties to ensure all revenue and expenses are properly recorded.
• Interacts with the various sources of financial information (eg Accounts Payable, Payroll, audit, etc.) and financial system to ensure accurate and timely management reporting. Identify issues and provide potential solutions.
• Liaises with external parties which includes auditors or government bodies to meet reporting deadlines, cost objectives and resolution on accounting and audit issues
• Prepared information for tax filing or other statutory reporting to government agencies.
• Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations in the jurisdictions the entities the Company is providing Outsourcing Services to.
• Undertakes special projects as and when required.
• Pro-actively seeks to look for new and improved ways of working, using increased automation and technology where possible.
• Ensures all Policies and Procedures are kept up to date and updated as changes occur.
• Performs other/ad-hoc duties that may be assigned by immediate superiors from time to time.
  
  

• University degree in Accounting / Finance
• Professional certification will be an advantage; but not essential
  
  

• Adheres to and supports the Company’s Vision and Values and those of the Finance Department.
• Suggests new approaches and practices to meet changing circumstances.
• Anticipates and assesses issues, risk or opportunities facing the Company and applies effective, creative solutions.
• Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results.
• Has proven employee and customer orientation.
• Good computer skills and proficiency with computer applications & accounting software particularly in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Powerpoint.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of accounting principles (ideally US GAAP / IFRS)
• Knowledge of gaming industry is a plus.
  
  

• Flexible on working hours to support the business needs of different group companies, particularly if they are in a different time zone.
• Displays high commitment to improving customer service.
• Works to a high degree of accuracy.
• Can multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Encourages people to work as a team.
• Has proven employee and customer orientation.