Senior Accountant

Company Overview: We are a leading private investment firm with international operations across multiple sectors, including Finance & Tax Consulting and Advisory, Real Estate (property management, listings, brokerage, rentals, business centre leasing), Software Development, and Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. Our extensive and diverse portfolio requires sophisticated financial management and strategic insights to maintain our leadership and operational excellence globally. Job Overview: The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting and managing key accounting and financial activities, including financial reporting, reconciliations, treasury activities, audit support, and month-end and year-end closing. The role also supports financial analysis, system implementation, process improvements, internal controls, and Management-led projects. The position requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with different departments.--- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Accounting and Reporting · Manage the Company’s daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and Company policies. · Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and monthly/quarterly/yearly reports. · Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard Company assets and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial records. · Manage the general ledger, including month-end and year-end closing processes, account reconciliations, and journal entries. Financial Strategy and Planning · Support the Finance Manager and/or Internal Audit Manager in financial analysis, strategic financial decisions, investment assessments, and risk management activities. · Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, including variance analysis and follow-up on identified variances. · Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and ROI assessments to support Management’s decision-making on projects, investments, and other strategic initiatives. Treasury and Cash Flow Management · Support cash flow monitoring to ensure sufficient funds are available for ongoing operational requirements. · Support treasury activities and coordination with relevant financial institutions and service providers, as required. · Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including payment requests, fund transfers, monitoring of fund movements, maintenance of treasury accounts, and treasury reconciliations. · Monitor and reconcile treasury balances and fund movements, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and supported. · Manage and reconcile high-volume treasury transactions, ensuring transactions are properly verified, tracked, reconciled, and completely accounted for. · Coordinate treasury and fund-related activities with Operations and other relevant teams across different jurisdictions to ensure timely execution, proper documentation, and reconciliation. · Maintain confidentiality and appropriate controls over sensitive treasury information, transactions, and Company assets. Financial Compliance and Risk Management · Support compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, statutory requirements, and Company policies. · Support the preparation and coordination of internal and/or external audit requirements, including schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, and responses to audit queries. · Assist in identifying financial and operational risks and implementing appropriate controls to address identified gaps. · Monitor accounting and financial activities for compliance with established internal controls, policies, and procedures. · Stay updated on relevant financial regulations and accounting standards applicable to assigned responsibilities. Financial Systems and Process Improvement · Support the improvement and automation of financial processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency. · Support the implementation and enhancement of accounting software and ERP systems, including process design, system testing, and data validation. · Identify process gaps and recommend system or process improvements to strengthen efficiency and internal controls. Project Support · Support Management-led strategic initiatives, special projects, and other finance-related assignments as required. · Support internal audit activities, including documentation, reconciliations, and follow-up of audit requirements. · Support ad hoc assignments as directed by Management. · Provide guidance and support to accounting team members as required. EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES · Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is an advantage. · Professional Certification: CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred. · Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, with demonstrated experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, treasury operations, audit support, and accounting systems. Experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role is preferred. Skills: · Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and ERP systems. · Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review financial data, perform detailed reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and provide meaningful financial analysis. · Communication and coordination: Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with Management, Operations, auditors, and other departments. · Systems & Process Improvement: Good understanding of accounting systems and business processes, with the ability to support system implementation, testing, automation, and process improvements. Key Competencies · Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and transaction review. · Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned activities and ensures tasks are completed accurately and within required timelines. · Integrity & Confidentiality: Maintains high ethical standards and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information, transactions, and Company assets. · Problem-Solving: Able to identify accounting and reconciliation issues, investigate differences, and recommend appropriate solutions. · Collaboration: Works effectively with different departments, Operations teams, auditors, and stakeholders to achieve required deliverables. · Adaptability: Able to learn new systems and processes and adapt to changing business requirements and priorities. Show more

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, with demonstrated experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, treasury operations, audit support, and accounting systems. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is an advantage. Professional Certification: CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred.

Financial Accounting and Reporting: Manage daily accounting operations, prepare and present financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), support internal controls, manage general ledger, month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, and journal entries. Financial Strategy and Planning: Support financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, ROI assessments, scenario planning. Treasury and Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, coordinate treasury activities, manage day-to-day treasury operations, reconciliations, and fund movements, cross-jurisdiction coordination. Financial Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulations and standards, support audits, identify risks and implement controls, monitor internal controls. Financial Systems and Process Improvement: Improve and automate financial processes, implement/ enhance accounting software and ERP systems, identify gaps and suggest improvements. Project Support: Support strategic initiatives, internal audit activities, ad hoc assignments, and guidance to accounting team.