Accountant

Major Responsibilities.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including GL journal entries, and prepare relevant financial and management reports.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Track daily transactions and ensure financial records comply with regulatory standards. Support and interact with auditors.
• Maintain fixed assets records and control.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in accounting operational processes. Assist in projects in driving efficiency projects which include process automation and documentation.
• Ensures compliance with local and Hermes reporting requirements.
• Prepare relevant tax fillings and submit them to the Government properly and within the timeline, (i.e. withholding tax, VAT, Property tax)
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Able to develop reports to support business needs.
• Support administrative tasks as assigned by superior.

Requirements & Capabilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CA or CPA certification would be advantaged.
• At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in the accounting field, with a minimum 3 years in a similar capacity
• Ability to work independently, good time management and well-organized
• Strong analytical skills and communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
• Good command in English
• Have knowledge of Tax law and Accounting
• Stakeholder management (internal and external) and service oriented
• Hands on computer knowledge of MS Office and Financial software (SAP) and reporting tools.