(Senior) Accountant

Under limited supervision, performs various accounting operational activities to support accounting function such as preparing reports and financial statements, reviewing general ledger entries for accuracy and compliance. Applies accounting principles requiring a high degree of technical expertise to work and recommends changes to current accounting principles and procedures. Performs various semi-complex to complex accounting activities.

Major Responsibilities

• Reconciles and reviews general ledger, debtor’s ledger, creditors ledger, fixed assets to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures.
• Performs financial closing activities by ensuring timing of close and cutoffs are accurate and prepares month-end financial.
• Checks fixed asset records and produces accounting statements that describe depreciation schedules.
• Prepares the year-end audit as required by corporate policy and government regulations.
• Analyzes and recommends changes in accounting systems and procedures to continuously improve efficiency and productivity.
• Administers and monitors the maintenance of general ledgers and financial statements and prepares report packets monthly which provide management with accurate financial information for use in the decision-making process.
• Reviews Edit/Change reports for debtors, creditors and general ledger master files.
• Reviews creditor payment runs
• Ensures US GAAP compliance in North America of multiple regional entities

• Bachelor Degree with focus in Accounting
• More than 5 years experience
• Certified Accountant
• US GAAP experience