Senior Accountant

Job description / Role

Description

Job purpose
Senior Accountant is responsible for performing and coordinating accounting activities within a designated group of companies under one of the finance towers. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, assisting in financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with company accounting policies and procedures. This position serves as a key support role to the Finance Manager and Controlling Supervisor in maintaining strong financial control and accurate reporting across multiple business units.

Key accountability activities

General accounting:

• Maintain and update accounting records, ledgers, and supporting documentation for all assigned companies.
• Prepare and post routine journal entries including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations (bank, receivables, payables, and intercompany) and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and classified according to the company’s chart of accounts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of submissions.

Financial reporting:

• Support in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports and analysis for assigned entities.
• Compile and organize financial data for management reviews and consolidation purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of project cost summaries and basic variance analysis.
• Maintain documentation and schedules to support reported figures.

Payables, receivables & cash transactions:

• Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, approval, and timely posting.
• Prepare payment requests, monitor due dates, and support vendor reconciliations.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables when required.
• Support day-to-day banking activities, including deposits, transfers, and reconciliations.
• Maintain proper filing of financial and payment documents for audit readiness.

Compliance & audit support:

• Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare necessary documentation and assist during internal or external audit reviews.
• Support the implementation of recommendations from auditors and finance management.

Requirements

Qualifications/requirements

Education & certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5–7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role overseeing multiple entities or projects.

Other:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and project accounting.
• Experience in managing budgets, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.