Job Description: Senior Accountant
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The role involves supervising accounting activities, preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations, supporting audits, and providing financial analysis to assist management in decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
- Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting.
- Review and verify accounting transactions, journal entries, and supporting documents for accuracy.
- Ensure proper recording, classification, and reporting of financial transactions.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts and financial records.
- Monitor outstanding receivables, payables, and cash flow positions.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions.
- Prepare variance analysis reports and highlight financial risks or opportunities.
Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audit activities.
- Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and financial records.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Support statutory reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.
Team Support & Process Improvement
- Guide and support junior accountants in daily accounting activities.
- Review accounting procedures and recommend process improvements.
- Assist in implementing accounting system improvements and automation initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
- Perform other finance-related duties assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or CMA is preferred.
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, or similar platforms.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Preferred Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Leadership skills with the ability to support and mentor team members.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
- Completion of month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Timely completion of account reconciliations.
- Compliance with accounting policies and statutory requirements.
- Successful completion of internal and external audits.
- Improvement of accounting processes and controls.
- Accuracy of financial analysis and reporting.
Working Conditions
- Office-based role with standard working hours.
- May require additional working hours during month-end closing, budgeting, and audit periods.
- Regular coordination with finance teams, management, auditors, banks, and other departments.
