Senior Accountant (Finance Operations & Controls)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Closing

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and employee expense claims.
• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial variance analyses.
• Oversee cash and bank reconciliations and ensure completeness of financial records.

Compliance, Tax & Financial Reporting

• Support tax-related matters and statutory compliance requirements.
• Ensure accurate preparation and submission of GST returns in accordance with local regulations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.

Planning & Analysis

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Deliver financial insights and analysis to support business planning and operational decision-making.

Costing & Operations Finance

• Manage product costing activities, inventory valuation, work-in-progress accounting, and cost variance analysis.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve cost transparency and financial controls.
• Support initiatives that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to finance system optimisation and ERP-related initiatives.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and automation projects.
• Review and improve finance processes, controls, and documentation to drive operational excellence.

Audit & Governance

• Coordinate and support external and internal audit activities.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and compliance processes.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional finance and business improvement projects.

Requirements

Experience

• At least 8 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Experience managing full sets of accounts.
• Exposure to manufacturing, operations, or inventory-intensive environments would be advantageous.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of indirect tax requirements and statutory compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with ERP platforms is preferred; exposure to cloud-based finance systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accountability.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across different functions.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.