GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Key Responsibilities1. General Ledger and Accounting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts. Record and review daily accounting transactions in the accounting system. Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions, reclassifications, and adjusting entries. Ensure that all transactions are properly classified and recorded in the appropriate accounts and cost centers. Review supporting documents for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization. Maintain organized accounting records and supporting

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• Investigate unusual or inconsistent account balances and coordinate with relevant departments to resolve discrepancies. Perform periodic reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts. Ensure proper cut-off of income and expenses at month-end and year-end.2. Accounts Payable

Process supplier invoices and payment requests accurately and on a timely basis. Verify invoices against purchase orders, receiving documents, contracts, and other supporting documentation. Ensure proper account coding and approval of expenses. Maintain accurate accounts payable records. Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies. Monitor outstanding payables and assist with payment scheduling. Prepare accounts payable aging reports when required. Coordinate with purchasing and other departments regarding invoice and payment issues.3. Accounts Receivable

Record customer invoices, collections, credit

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s, and other receivable transactions. Maintain accurate customer account balances. Monitor outstanding receivables and prepare accounts receivable aging reports. Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies. Coordinate with sales and other departments regarding billing concerns. Follow up on outstanding customer balances as assigned. Ensure customer payments are properly identified, recorded, and allocated to the appropriate invoices.4. Bank and Account Reconciliations

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts. Investigate and resolve differences between bank statements and accounting records. Record bank charges, interest income, transfers, and other bank-related transactions. Reconcile selected balance sheet accounts and subsidiary ledgers. Maintain reconciliation

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s and supporting documentation. Escalate unusual or unresolved reconciling items to the Accounting Manager or Finance Manager.5. Month-End and Year-End Closing

Assist in the preparation and completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities. Prepare month-end journal entries and account adjustments. Record accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions, and other closing entries. Reconcile general ledger accounts before financial statements are finalized. Review account balances for unusual movements or errors. Prepare supporting

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s for financial statement accounts. Ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period. Assist with year-end closing and external audit requirements.6. Financial Reporting

Assist in preparing monthly and periodic financial statements and management reports. Prepare

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s and supporting documentation for the balance sheet and income statement. Provide accounting information and analysis requested by management. Assist in preparing budget-versus-actual reports. Analyze account movements and investigate significant variances. Ensure financial reports are supported by accurate accounting records. Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.7. Tax and Statutory Compliance

Assist with the preparation of information required for tax filings and statutory reports. Maintain accurate records supporting tax and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with external accountants, tax consultants, auditors, and government agencies when assigned. Ensure tax-related transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system. Assist in monitoring filing deadlines and compliance requirements. Provide supporting

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s and documents for tax audits or regulatory reviews.8. Fixed Assets

Maintain the company's fixed asset register. Record acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and other fixed asset transactions. Calculate and record depreciation in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards. Reconcile the fixed asset register with the general ledger. Assist with periodic physical verification of fixed assets. Maintain appropriate documentation for additions and disposals.9. Expense and Cost Control

Review employee expense claims and other company expenses for completeness and compliance with company policies. Verify appropriate approvals and supporting documents. Ensure expenses are properly classified by account, department, project, or cost center. Assist management in monitoring expenses and identifying unusual transactions. Support cost-control initiatives through accurate and timely financial information.10. Internal Controls

Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Identify accounting errors, control weaknesses, and unusual transactions. Assist in implementing improvements to accounting processes and controls. Maintain proper segregation of duties and approval procedures. Ensure accounting documents are properly authorized and retained. Support internal and external audits by providing requested records and explanations.11. Audit Support

Prepare audit

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s, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Respond to auditor requests for accounting records and explanations. Assist in resolving audit queries and reconciling audit adjustments. Maintain organized working papers for internal and external review. Coordinate with relevant departments to obtain required documentation.12. Accounting Systems and Data Management

Enter and maintain accurate financial data in the company's accounting software or ERP system. Review system-generated reports for accuracy and completeness. Assist with system reconciliations and data validation. Maintain appropriate documentation for accounting transactions. Assist in improving accounting processes through automation and system enhancements where applicable.13. Other Accounting Duties

Assist in preparing financial analyses and special reports requested by management. Support budgeting and forecasting activities as required. Participate in accounting process improvement projects. Assist with inventory accounting and reconciliation where applicable. Perform other accounting and finance-related duties reasonably assigned by management. Maintain professional relationships with internal departments, customers, suppliers, auditors, banks, and other external parties.