Senior Accountant

General Purpose of the Job:

Senior Accountant has an important role in the financial reporting, analysis, and compliance functions within the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and update financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Monitor daily cash balances, transactions, and bank account activities.

• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process, working with department heads to develop and monitor budgetary goals.

• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

• Coordinate and facilitate both internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

• Stay current with accounting regulations and standards, ensuring the company's financial operations adhere to the latest requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff members as needed.

Reporting Structure:

The position reports to: Finance Manager

Number of direct reports: N/A

Main Key Performance Indicators:

• Maintain and update financial records and prepare the month-end and year-end closing under time requirements;
• Lead in the local finance software and SAP implementation and stay current with accounting regulations and standards;
• Coordinate and facilitate both internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditors’ requests;
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process, working with department heads to develop and monitor budgetary goals;
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

Internal & External Stakeholders:

• CEE Finance manager and colleagues
• CEE Business departments
• CEE Customers and Suppliers
• HQ IT Experts
• HQ Accountants
• External/Internal Auditors
• External Tax/Accounting/Payroll advisors

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.