Accountant

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Overview of the Role

The Accountant role is part of the Accounting Operation team. The Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial records are maintained while supporting the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager in day-to-day accounting operations. This position involves performing essential tasks such as journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset management, tax compliance, and assisting with month-end close activities. The accountant ensures adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

General Ledger / Entity Accounting

• Post journal entries accurately and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage intercompany accounting processes and reconciliations.
• Oversee accruals and prepayments management to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to maintain integrity of accounts.
• Maintain the local entity chart of accounts and structure for consistency and compliance.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including tracking acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Monitor headcount-related costs and bonus allocations.
• Handle month-end revenue recognition and oversee period-end close activities.

Management Accounting / Reporting

• Track cost allocations and operational metrics to support business decision-making.
• Produce detailed management reports that provide insights into financial performance.
• Resolve issues or errors in management reporting promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of accurate reports.

Statutory Reporting

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Coordinate external audit preparation by providing necessary documentation and support.
• Assist with internal audit preparation to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Ensure bank compliance requirements are met consistently.
• Manage annual and periodic filings, including ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) information input and insurance data submissions.

Cash & Bank Management

• Oversee cashflow management to ensure liquidity for operational needs.
• Manage banking relationships and monitor account activity regularly.
• Perform bank reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve them promptly.
• Process payments efficiently while adhering to internal controls.

Tax Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, including tax return filings.
• Process corporation tax calculations accurately and on time.
• Handle payroll tax processing in collaboration with HR teams.
• Ensure withholding tax compliance for relevant transactions.
• Coordinate tax audits by preparing required documentation and liaising with auditors.

Property Management

• Manage property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and lease agreements.
• Perform lease accounting in line with applicable standards.

Service Management

• Drive process improvements across accounting functions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct business analysis to identify opportunities for optimization within workflows.
• Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) teams to align processes across entities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department.
• Prepare reports or reconciliations for review by senior team members during month-end close activities.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in an accounting or finance-related role preferred.
• Proven experience in general ledger accounting, management reporting, statutory reporting, cash management, tax compliance, property management, or service/process improvement roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Workday, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Robert Walters is committed to offering a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of a disability, impairment or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know.


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