Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will support the General Ledger team and supervise/review the work of Junior Accountants. The role will handle monthly financial reporting, month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, and other finance-related projects. The position will also coordinate with local finance teams to resolve outstanding variances and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Serve as the primary liaison with the Business Unit (BU) Finance team regarding General Ledger activities and accounting issues.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supplementary schedules for assigned Business Units.

• Coordinate month-end closing activities, including:

  • Preparation of standard and recurring journal entries.

  • General accounting activities required for month-end closing.

  • Balance sheet reconciliations, supporting analyses, and schedules.

  • Coordination of Intercompany Receivables and Payables.

  • Initial review of financial results and initiation of corrective actions.

  • Reconciliation of inventory records against the General Ledger.

• Coordinate and discuss monthly financial results with assigned Business Units.

• Review accounting transactions and recommend process and system improvements.

• Maintain fixed asset records, including tax books.

• Prepare regular financial and accounting reports as required.

• Perform daily bank reconciliations for assigned Business Unit accounts.

• Monitor and follow up on outstanding reconciling items.

• Reconcile and review Intercompany Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable on a monthly basis.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Quality & Process Management

• Ensure appropriate controls are in place to address internal control and compliance requirements.

• Implement and support new procedures, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support quality assurance and process improvement projects focused on improving metrics, efficiency, and workflow.

• Ensure compliance with documented process control procedures.

People Management

• Supervise Junior Accountants by assigning and delegating tasks and activities.

• Monitor team members' performance and progress.

• Identify training and development needs of Junior Accountants.

• Support training requirements coordinated by the HR Department.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations of team members.

• Approve overtime, leaves/offsets, and shift changes as applicable.

• Address and resolve personnel-related concerns and conflicts.

• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members.

• Recognize and recommend employees for rewards and performance incentives.

• Participate in recruitment interviews and provide employee orientation.

Safety & Company Policy Compliance

• Implement and enforce the Company's Code of Conduct and applicable company policies.

• Address employee violations in accordance with company disciplinary procedures.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety policies and requirements.

• Ensure team members complete required safety and compliance training.

• Support the consistent implementation of the 5S program.

• Participate in workplace inspections, audits, and corrective action monitoring as required.

• Act as an emergency response Incident Commander when assigned.

Job Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's/College Degree in Accountancy.

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• At least 5 years of experience in audit and/or financial accounting.

• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel and other accounting applications.

• Experience working with comprehensive ERP systems.

• Experience using SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems.

• Experience in a Shared Services or multinational organization is preferred.

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• High degree of initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate team members.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work effectively in a structured and process-driven environment.

• Experience working in an international and culturally diverse organization is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Drive for Results

• Managing and Measuring Work

• Motivating Others

• Managerial Courage

• Timely Decision Making

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Leadership and Team Management

• Attention to Detail

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic and collaborative finance team where you can further develop your accounting expertise, leadership skills, and experience in financial reporting and process improvement.