Position: Senior Accountant
Direct reports: Chief Financial Officer
Experience
The Senior Accountant should have a solid background in Accounting. He/she must have a strong mathematical, logical and analytical skills. You will also be expected to give advice, make reports and budget and provide trustworthy information about financial records. Experience working in an international environment is an advantage.
Desired skills and competencies
- English communication at Business level (writing, reading, verbal)
- Familiarity with accounting software and programs
- A work smarter attitude - Modern technology can be useful to make the finance department work smarter
- Highly detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
- Analytical and problem-solving skills in a smooth/diplomatic manner
- Ability to manage sensitive information based on a need-to-know basis
Key tasks & responsibilities
The following key tasks and responsibilities should be undertaken professionally to manage (and in collaboration with direct report) the complete cycle of financials for assigned entities.
- Think about cost and process optimization: As this position has the highest insight in all expenses, it's vital to raise ideas for optimization of processes and costs. Check the market when relevant and raise ideas
- Prepare and present Financial reporting for the management team. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing.
- Be the closest financial sparring partner to direct report to ensure decisions are made with well-informed information.
- Prepare and coordinate budget
- Coordinating with vendors regarding invoices and payment
- Verify relevant information before making payment
- Handle domestic and oversea transfer in multiple currencies.
- Review financial transactions and related supporting documents and bookkeep under the correct category and accurate accounting standard
- Maintain and update finance files, documents, and suppliers list
- Control expenses: Make sure expenses are paid according to contracts/agreements and relevant approvals are done. By analytic and raising questions with direct report when needed
- Take the lead on assigned projects
- Other Ad-Hoc assignments as requested.
