Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Financial Planning and Budgeting :

• Develop, manage, and oversee the company’s financial plans and budgets to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Create and maintain predictive financial models to support strategic decision-making and financial forecasting.

Financial Record Keeping :

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including day-to-day upkeep of the nominal ledger and related balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies.

Financial Analysis and Reporting :

• Analyze historical and current financial data to provide insights into the company’s financial status.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports, including calculating sales commissions and related accruals.
• Provide financial information to internal stakeholders and support decision-making processes with comprehensive analyses.

Month-End and Year-End Close :

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of financial entries during the close process.

Process Improvement and Project Management :

• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to identify and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and financial operations.
• Manage and lead projects aimed at improving financial accounting, analysis, and overall financial operations.

Internal Controls and Compliance :

• Maintain and monitor internal control systems across all business locations to ensure compliance and safeguard company assets.
• Assist with external financial audits and internal control audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.

Transactional Accounting Support :

• Serve as backup for the transactional accounting team, performing related tasks as needed to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Provide overflow support and manage tasks to support the transactional accounting function.

Training and Development :

• Provide training and guidance to new and existing staff to enhance their understanding of accounting processes and systems.
• Ensure that all team members are knowledgeable about financial reporting structures and internal controls.

Ad Hoc Duties :

• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and manage additional projects as required by business needs.
• Adapt to changes in responsibilities and duties as needed to support the organization’s evolving requirements