Title:  Assistant Accountant

Job Summary

Support closing of accounts and financial reports preparation, including the implementation of processes and internal controls to ensure governance over the accounting function

General Responsibilities

• Support superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources
• Support the implementation of accounting processes and strong internal controls to ensure governance over accounting and reporting activities
• Record daily general ledger entries accurately and on time. Support month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with local/international accounting standards
• Prepare schedules, details of accounts and other supporting documents for the purposes of accounts analyses and reconciliations
• Compile and organize financial information in a meaningful way to facilitate budgeting and variance analysis
• Gather and compile basic financial information and support superior in preparing financial reports (profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow statements, etc.) for  presentation to senior management
• Provide administrative support to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the timeliness, accuracy and quality of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Compile and distribute financial information, including ad hoc reports and analyses as requested by internal stakeholders
• Respond to queries and requests for information by external auditors to facilitate the auditing process and statutory financial reporting

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Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Up to two years' experience in a similar role
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the business and industry
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and application of local/international accounting standards, principles and practices
• Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage
• Demonstrate advanced research and analytical skills
• Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English, both written and spoken

Education

Diploma or professional qualification in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline