GL Accountant

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for external/internal auditing and auditors’ requests. He is the first point of contact and responsible for the audit process.
• Lead the month end closing for all operational entities in line with the group reporting timetable.
• Responsible for Internal monthly reporting.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements.
• Ensure the timely capture of all costs through accruals where necessary.
• Propose cost control measures where appropriate.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of assets and liabilities through the preparation of overhead analytics schedules for all accounts on a monthly basis.
• Intercompany reconciliation and reporting.
• Ensure financial records comply with IFRS standards.
• Support Tax and Fixed Asset functions.
• Assist in project implementation of new procedures to enhance the workflow of the GL section.
• Point of contact for ICFR, ensure compliance of internal controls.

Experience

• 5-8 years of Accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in core accounting and understand overall process.

Education

• BA/BS Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Be ideally ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualified.

Key Skills

• Advanced level knowledge of Finance/Accounting systems (SAP preferred).
• MS Office.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Advanced knowledge in IFRS.