Senior Accountant

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities
• Handle Day to Day Company & Trust Accounts.
• Should be able to prepare the data for submission for Internal Audit.
• Should have sound knowledge to manage statutory compliance.
• Should be able to prepare MIS Reports
• Should have good Knowledge to keep accounts up to date as per the requirements of the Auditors.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyse financial information and summarise financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.**

Requirements:
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Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Awareness of business trends

Familiarity with financial accounting statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks

Advanced MS Excel skills including V-Lookups and pivot tables

Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Qualifications
• 3+ years' of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
• CPA preferred