Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• General Ledger Accounting:
• Prepare and post journal entries for provisions, adjustments, inventory, payroll, and other accounting areas.
• Reconcile priority balance sheet accounts before uploading Trial Balance into the consolidation tool (Cognos).
• Ensure all reconciliations have appropriate documentation and action plans for any reconciling items.
• Financial Statements & Reporting:
• Prepare preliminary financial statements and provide variance commentary.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting Managers (FRM) and Business Leaders to finalize financials.
• o Upload approved financials into Cognos and update relevant forms for group onsolidation.
• • Audit & Compliance:
• o Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing necessary support and explanations.
• o Maintain confidentiality regarding employees, clients, and vendors.
• • System Operations:
• o Operate accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Great Plains) and reporting tools efficiently.
• o Recommend improvements for GL accounting processes.
• • Ad Hoc Tasks:
• o Assist other accountants during month-end closings and perform other assigned duties.
• o Provide periodical/standard and ad hoc reports as requested by stakeholders.
• Qualifications & Skills:
• Technical Skills:
• • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• • Experience with accounting software (Great Plains preferred).
• • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Soft Skills:
• • Ability to adapt to changing work environments and manage competing priorities.
• • High attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• • Meticulous work habits and a professional demeanor.
• Education & Experience:
• • Bachelors degree in Accounting with at least three years of relevant experience, or
• equivalent education and experience