Senior Accountant at Orchid HR Outsourcing

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements for all Group entities, ensuring adherence to IFRS and GAAP standards.
• Ensure all financial reporting complies with regulations and industry standards
• Manage the statutory audit and tax processes, including the timely filing of corporate income tax returns (CIT).
• Direct the month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Compile and analyze monthly management accounts, including flux and variance reports, within established deadlines.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Validate and confirm the integrity of transactions in the Accounting System.
• Monitor and forecast cash flows to support financial planning and operations.
• Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to uphold precise financial records.
• Review daily reconciliation reports to monitor the status of merchant balances, rolling reserves, and related metrics.
• Prepare and distribute platform reconciliation reports to merchants.
• Conduct research on technical accounting and tax issues to ensure compliance across all group entities.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, and recommend improvements to processes as necessary.
• Ensure the accounting software and systems are functioning properly and are up-to-date.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff and local finance teams.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA-K or ACCA
• MBA is an added advantage
• Over 5 years’ experience as an Accountant
• At least 3 years’ experience managing a team.
• Experience in the Fintech industry is preferred
• Experience with accounting software.
• Proficiency in ERP
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Open and pro-active team player building trust and credibility.