Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing insights to support decision-making within the organisation. They play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance with laws, and optimising the company’s financial performance.

Financial Reporting

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement).
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  
  

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
• Ensure that all accounting entries are properly recorded and classified.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
  
  

• Process and track accounts payable (bills, invoices, payments) and accounts receivable (invoices, collections).
• Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve billing issues with customers or vendors.
  
  

• Prepare and file tax returns, including sales tax, VAT, and corporate tax.
• Ensure the company is in compliance with local, state, and national tax regulations.
• Assist with tax audits and prepare necessary documentation.
  
  

• Assist in the creation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgeted figures and provide variance analysis.
• Recommend financial adjustments or improvements based on analysis.
  
  

• Analyse financial data to identify trends, opportunities, or risks.
• Provide insights on cost management, profitability, and financial performance.
• Support decision-making by preparing ad-hoc financial reports.
  
  

• Monitor and enforce internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of accounting systems and software.
  
  

• Assist internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Provide documentation and explanations of financial transactions when required.