General Accountant

Job Responsibilities

1. General Accounting

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and financial transactions.
• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and other accounting transactions.
• Maintain the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Review accounting entries for accuracy, completeness, and proper account classification.
• Ensure all transactions are supported by relevant documentation.

2. Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Verify invoices, receipts, payment requests, and supporting documents.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and assist with collection and payment follow-ups.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts as required.

3. Bank and Account Reconciliation

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, receivables, payables, and other relevant accounts.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly.

4. Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide accounting data and analysis to management as required.
• Prepare account schedules and supporting documentation for financial statements.
• Ensure reports are accurate and submitted within established deadlines.

5. Month-End and Year-End Closing

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare necessary accruals, provisions, reclassifications, and adjusting entries.
• Review outstanding transactions and ensure proper cut-off.
• Assist with audit schedules and supporting documents.

6. Tax and Statutory Compliance

• Assist in preparing tax-related schedules, reports, and supporting documents.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies when required.

7. Internal Controls and Compliance

• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify control gaps, accounting errors, or unusual transactions and escalate them appropriately.
• Maintain the confidentiality of financial and company information.

8. Other Duties

• Support finance and accounting projects and process improvements.
• Assist with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in general ledger, bank reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Google Docs.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Experience in a corporate or shared-services accounting environment.
• Experience handling multiple entities, branches, or business units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable tax and statutory requirements.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in a multi-entity or fast-paced business environment.
• Experience with process improvement or accounting automation.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero.