The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing financial records ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and providing insights to support decision-making within the organisation. They play a key role in maintaining financial integrity ensuring compliance with laws and optimising the company s financial performance.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations:
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (income statement balance sheet cash flow statement).
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles regulations and internal policies.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports.
General Ledger Management:
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
- Ensure that all accounting entries are properly recorded and classified.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Process and track accounts payable (bills invoices payments) and accounts receivable (invoices collections).
- Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve billing issues with customers or vendors.
Tax Compliance:
- Prepare and file tax returns including sales tax VAT and corporate tax.
- Ensure the company is in compliance with local state and national tax regulations.
- Assist with tax audits and prepare necessary documentation.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Assist in the creation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor actual financial performance against budgeted figures and provide variance analysis.
- Recommend financial adjustments or improvements based on analysis.
Financial Analysis:
- Analyse financial data to identify trends opportunities or risks.
- Provide insights on cost management profitability and financial performance.
- Support decision-making by preparing ad-hoc financial reports.
Internal Controls and Compliance:
- Monitor and enforce internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
- Assist in the implementation and improvement of accounting systems and software.
Audit Support:
- Assist internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Provide documentation and explanations of financial transactions when required.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- Any additional certificates will be an added advantage.
- Previous experience in a similar role minimum of 4-5 years.
- Familiarity with financial software spreadsheets and reporting tools.
- Experience with budgeting financial analysis and reporting is a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
- Proficiency with accounting software preferably Zoho (e.g. QuickBooks SAP Xero).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with teams and external parties.
- Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Based on experience and role responsibilities
- Club Access: Full access to SEVEN Wellness Club facilities and classes
- F&B Discount: 50% off all in-house food and beverage items at The Dose by Silvena
- Career Growth: Opportunities to grow across SEVEN s expanding group of brands
- Supportive Culture: A team-oriented environment that values initiative professionalism and well-being