General Accountant

For the General Accountant role, the team is seeking a candidate who demonstrates a combination of technical expertise, analytical and problem-solving skills, communication and interpersonal skills, cultural fit with the organization, and a results-oriented mindset.

1. Technical Expertise: You'll have a strong grasp of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting. We are also seeking experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
2. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Your approach will be meticulous and detail-oriented, ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions. You should be able to analyze financial performance and suggest improvements to our processes.
3. Communication & Collaboration: You must be a team player, able to work cross-functionally with other departments to support organizational goals. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
4. Adaptability & Cultural Fit: You'll be open to learning new technologies and processes, thriving in a fast-paced environment where you can adjust to industry-specific needs.
5. Results-Oriented Approach: You should be focused on achieving measurable financial outcomes, such as cost reduction and efficiency improvements. A strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work under pressure is a must.

Job Description:

1. Financial Accuracy and Efficiency

• Financial Reporting: Monitor the completeness and accuracy of client financials.
• Reconciliation: Ensure timely completion of bank and general ledger (GL) reconciliations.
• Process Improvement: Quantify the number of hours saved through process efficiency or automation initiatives.

2. Stakeholder Support

• Response Time: Evaluate the average turnaround time for responding to internal and external client support requests.
• Issue Resolution: Track the percentage of accounting issues resolved directly without needing escalation.

3. Training and Process Development

• Process Documentation: Count the number of updates or new process documents contributed to improve department workflows.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: You will manage all financial records, ensuring accurate and real-time data for trial balances. You'll prepare and analyze monthly profit and loss statements, process journal entries, and assist in developing quarterly financial reports with insightful analysis.
• Business Support: You'll act as a financial partner to various departments, assisting with financial reporting, costing, and pricing models. You will also review business documents to ensure financial clarity and alignment with company goals.
• Process Improvement: You will be encouraged to proactively identify opportunities to improve financial processes and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: You will provide business continuity support by assisting with urgent tasks when the Finance Manager is absent, ensuring uninterrupted operations.