ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring all journal entries and accruals are accurately recorded and deadlines are met.
- Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Oversee banking operations, including bank reconciliations, and cash management.
- Liaise with external auditors for statutory audits and internal auditors for compliance reviews, providing timely and accurate information.
- Manage the preparation and submission of tax filings (GST, FBT, payroll tax, and other statutory obligations).
- Maintain the fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals in accordance with accounting standards.
- Support the Financial Controller with management reporting, working capital & balance sheet analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, JSOX and internal controls, and relevant accounting standards.
- Provide audit support services.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Various adhoc tasks and projects as advised by the financial controller and finance director
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Accounting Principles, Tax Compliance, and Financial Reporting
- Expertise in Bookkeeping, General Ledger Maintenance, and Management Accounting
- Proficiency in using accounting software.
- Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment and meet deadlines.
- Chartered Accountant certification (CA) is required.
