Job Description

The Accountant is responsible of the administration and management of the accounting of a portfolio of clients while managing a team of Junior Accountants.

Responsibilities

• The Accountant is responsible of the administration and management of the accounting of a portfolio of clients while managing a team of Junior Accountants.
• Client Accounting & Portfolio Management
• Responsible for the administration of a portfolio of clients including all aspects of accounting and reporting requirements;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end closings;
• Preparation of accountings reports and of monthly/quarterly management accounts required by clients;
• Preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS, Company law and Group guidelines;
• Manage client responsibilities towards meeting regulatory and statutory deadlines;
• Review work assigned to Junior Accountants and to ensure accounting records are accurate and in compliance with internal policies and procedures;
• Review all reconciliation schedules prepared by Junior Accountant;
• To load invoices from suppliers into accounting system
• Load payments on banking profile and prepare all relevant paperworks for payment sign off ;
• Prepare accounting files for audit and manage the audit process.
• Review/Prepare VAT schedules and reports as required for VAT submissions;
• Liaising and interacting with clients, other offices and third parties as required;
• To prepare other reports and participate in projects as and when required;
• Maintain client relationship by responding professionally on a timely basis and providing quality to clients;
• Deliver work as per SLAs and relevant KPIs;
• Manage, coach and support a team of Junior Accountants with their daily activities
• Ensure the proper review of all the works of the Junior Accountants;
• Develop and ensure positive working relationships within the team, company and external parties;
• Any adhoc duties / projects prescribed and assigned by the management.

Candidate Profile

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA – Essential or any equivalent qualifications
• At least 3 years work experience in a Global Business Sector
• 1 year of experience in managing junior people
• Excellent accounting software skills will be required.
• Must be able to work independently, pay meticulous attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills being an effective communicator and listener with the ability to provide clear and precise explanations
• Confident out-going individual with a high level of personal integrity and motivated.