General Ledger Accountant

Job Description

General Accountant manages a company's overall financial health by handling daily transactions, maintaining ledgers, preparing financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), ensuring tax compliance, and analyzing data to support business decisions, covering duties from bookkeeping and bank reconciliations to budgeting and reporting for month/year-end close and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger: Maintain and update the general ledger, preparing journal entries.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns (, VAT, Withholding Tax) and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Auditing & Compliance: Support internal/external audits, ensure accounting policies are followed, and maintain financial security.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, costs, and ROI, aiding strategic decisions.
• Month/Year-End Close: Support the closing process, including accruals and adjustments.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Transaction Management: Process accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR), manage cash flow, and handle bank reconciliations.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
• Proficiency in accounting software and data entry.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is typically required.

Typical Duties

• Processing invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Managing payroll and related reporting.
• Reconciling bank statements and company accounts.
• Creating and presenting financial reports to management.
• Coordinating with other departments and external parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance General knowledge of accounting principles - required
• Minimum 4 years of related professional experience in Accounting / Finance – required (if this experience is within an SSC environment it is an advantage)
• Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)