Assistant Manager - Accounting

Key Responsibilities:

Review Accounting Books/Entries and Financial Statements:

- Regularly review accounting books and entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.

- Monitor and analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies or variances.

General Ledger Month-End Closing:

- Lead or participate in month-end closing processes for the general ledger.

- Ensure all necessary adjustments and accruals are recorded accurately and timely.

Coordinate with Other Accounting Departments:

- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Payroll departments to resolve and re-class accounting entries or issues.

- Ensure proper reconciliation and alignment of financial data across departments.

Balance Sheet Reconciliation:

- Perform daily reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and other financial items.

- Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.

Maintain Trial Balance Accuracy:

- Monitor and maintain the accuracy of the trial balance.

- Prepare and review trial balance reports as required.

Journal Entries:

- Post journal entries as necessary to ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Document and support journal entry processes.

Audit and Research Activities:

- Participate in internal and external audit processes.

- Assist in research activities related to accounting issues or inquiries.

- Accruals, Prepayments, and Ledger Tracking:

- Track accruals, prepayments, and other ledgers to ensure completeness and accuracy in financial reporting.

- Maintain documentation and schedules for audit purposes.

Required Candidate Profile:

- Ledger Scrutiny Experience: Essential experience in scrutinizing general ledger accounts.

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

- Work Experience: 2-3 years of proven working experience in full-cycle accounting.

- General Ledger Expertise: Strong experience in general ledger accounting with proficiency in both Cash and Accruals accounting.

- Software Skills: Knowledge of SAP FICO or experience with other accounting software.

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with stakeholders at all levels within the organization.

Additional Skills:

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

- Organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks effectively