General Ledger

Compile and analyse financial information; ensure all expenditures are mapped to the correct account.
Responsible for ensuring accuracy of journal entries, accruals, and prepayments in conformity with established accounting standards.
Ensure monthly closing of General Ledger and other financial modules are within the agreed timelines.
Ensure all General Ledger accounts are fully reconciled and supported (bank, sub-ledgers, etc)
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, IAS and compliance to internal policies
Create monthly accounting reporting packs including insightful commentaries relating to GL reconciliations.
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.

Supervise the input and handling of financial data affecting GL balances and correspond to concerned Departments for issues noted.

Reporting, Budgeting & Financial Reviews

Preparation of monthly & quarterly MIS reports and board pack
Assist MIS team in analysing expenditure trends, investigate and highlight abnormal variances to facilitate completion of MIS monthly/quarterly reports.
Resolve accounting discrepancies; perform accounts analyses with reasons on significant changes during the month as per timetable and report relevant information as necessary.
Make recommendations based on analyses to enhance financial reports and records.
Monitor LPO release for cost control.
Financial reconciliation reviews
Participate in budget planning process to enhance quality budget preparation. Prepare and distribute budget timetable and templates. Conduct follow up meetings with HODs. Preparation of budgeted financials and presentation
Monitor budget parameters against actual and make recommendations as appropriate.
Other tasks and unplanned projects assigned by FD

Audit

Work with the GL team to ensure internal/external audits are completed within the allotted time by overseeing and/or providing all the required documents/information.

Taxation

Accurately prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns for VAT registered entities
Work closely with Procurement Department for the allocation and reconciliation of VAT on imports as reflected in the Tax Authority portal.
Ensure VAT/TAX returns filing are done, and tax dues paid in a timely manner to prevent any penalty charges for delay.
Prepare VAT/TAX returns report schedules, ensure all monthly and quarterly tax reports are fully reconciled with the General Ledger and maintain complete tax return database in preparation for tax audit by authorities.
Maintain and update working knowledge of tax laws and regulations including new filing practices, deadlines, and any company-specific information.

Others

Ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by Finance Director
Treasury duties as required within team – coordination of facilities, administration of contracts/renewals etc.

A multinational company

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