General Accountant

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented General Accountant to join our growing Finance team. The General Accountant will play a critical role in creating financial transparency for internal and external stakeholders by ensuring accurate financial reporting.

The General Accountant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all company activities and transactions are recorded and accounted for properly.

The ideal candidate is solution-oriented, possesses a collaborative mindset, and has great English communication skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Main Job Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Bookkeeping:

• On a recurring monthly basis, collect information relating to all Company transactions and activities from various internal and external sources and process transactions in internal accounting systems.
• Perform critical accounting close activities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Perform variance analysis and identify trends, risks, and opportunities in financial performance.
• Oversee the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate and resolve any discrepancies.

Project Accounting & Accounts Receivable:

• Understand all contracts with customers & vendors, working closely with sales & delivery teams.
• Act as primary liaison with project & delivery teams to understand project activities past & present, to ensure that company financial records & forecasts incorporate accurate information about ongoing projects.
• Monitor project profit & loss, obtain commentary from delivery teams.
• Obtain and validate project data needed for billing, and ensure that invoices are produced accurately.
• Lead the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and revenue recognition. Monitor and analyze customer accounts, ensuring timely payment and resolution of outstanding balances.

Payroll Management:

• Execute payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR to maintain employee records, update payroll information, and manage payroll-related deductions and benefits.
• Prepare payroll reports, including tax withholding, deductions, and contributions, and ensure payroll compliance with local tax authorities.

Process Improvement and Systems Enhancement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and system enhancements.
• Provide training and support to team members on accounting processes and systems.