Job Description

  • Reporting To: Chief Accountant

Key Contributions & Responsibilities

1. Financial Close & Reporting

  • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including journal entry reviews and trial balance validation.

  • Review complex balance sheet reconciliations and ensure proper accruals, prepayments, and revenue/expense matching.

2. Audit & Compliance

  • Lead internal and external audit preparation, acting as the primary liaison for audit requests and compliance reviews.

  • Ensure financial records comply with statutory accounting standards (TFRS/IFRS/GAAP) and local tax regulations.

3. Accounts Payable (AP)

  • Oversee end-to-end AP workflows, vendor invoice processing, payment runs, and withholding tax (WHT) management.

  • Monitor AP aging reports, optimize payment cycles to manage working capital, and maintain strong vendor relationships.

  • Enforce strict 3-way matching rules (PO, Receiving, Invoice) and internal control approvals to prevent duplicate or fraudulent payments.

4. Fixed Assets (FA)

  • Direct the fixed asset lifecycle, including CapEx project tracking, asset tagging, depreciation calculations, and disposal/write-offs.

  • Conduct regular physical asset verification and reconcile physical counts against the Fixed Asset Register.

  • Ensure proper accounting treatment for asset additions, lease accounting standards, and impairment testing.

5. Team Leadership & Process Improvement

  • Supervise, train, and mentor GL, AP, and Fixed Asset accounting staff to drive performance and continuous development.

  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process automation within the ERP system.


Job Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting; CPA or professional accounting license preferred.

  • Experience: 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.

  • Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (SAP B1 / SAP S/4HANA) and advanced MS Excel skills.

  • Core Knowledge: Deep knowledge of GL/AP/FA workflows, local tax compliance (VAT, WHT), internal controls, and financial statement preparation.

  • Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, project leadership, structured communication, and team management capabilities.