Senior Accountant

Job Description

A Senior Accountant manages complex accounting tasks, oversees financial operations, and ensures compliance with financial regulations. In addition to reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports, a Senior Accountant often has leadership responsibilities, including supervising and mentoring junior staff. ResponsibilitiesManage financial processes: Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.Prepare financial statements: Produce accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).Conduct financial analysis: Review and analyze financial data, summarizing the companys financial status for senior management. This includes performing variance analysis and identifying trends, opportunities, and risks.Manage audits: Coordinate and assist with internal and external audits by preparing and providing required documentation and schedules.Ensure compliance: Maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring all accounting procedures comply with legal and regulatory requirements.Assist with budgeting and forecasting: Play a key role in developing and monitoring organizational budgets and creating financial forecasts.Supervise staff: Train, mentor, and review the work of junior accountants and accounting assistants.Implement process improvements: Identify inefficiencies and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures to improve accuracy and productivity. Required qualificationsEducation: A bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. A masters degree in Accounting or Business Administration is often preferred.Experience: Most employers require at least 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.Certifications: Professional certifications such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) are highly desirable and may be preferred or required by some companies.If youre interested, Kindly forward your resume to:- hidden_email

Keyskills :
budgetingfinancial reportinganalysisinternal controlscommunication skillscomplianceforecasting skills