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.
  

RequirementsNeeded Competencies:

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
  
• Comfortable obtaining, understanding and interpreting data from various sources
  
• Ability to work successfully with various stakeholders across multiple departments
  
• High level of integrity, ethics, and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
  
• Motivated and pursue constant improvement
  
• Team player
  

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification is highly preferred.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Enterprise minded
  
• Solution-oriented
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Analytical Thinking
  
• Understanding of accounting principles, preferably US GAAP
  
• Comfort with reading and understanding contract payment terms
  
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
  
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
  
• Excellent written and communication skills in English
  

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Preferences:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
  
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
  

Travel:

None

Work Schedule:

Avertra local office schedule + frequent US hours.

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BenefitsWhat can we promise you:

• You’ll join a global family of awesome, passionate people that are working together to build a sustainable, scalable ecosystem committed to using logic to create a better experience.