Senior Accountant

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• Self-Growth Enthusiasts: We start each day asking, "What can I improve today?" We provide the environment and opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Trailblazers & Impact-Makers: If you take initiative and want to see your ideas rapidly transform into tangible results, you'll feel right at home. Your contributions will directly influence our success.
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• Changemakers with a Mission: We're driven by our mission to provide one billion jobs. You'll be part of a team that changes lives and empowers individuals worldwide.
• Collaborative Team Players: We operate like a pro sports team – working together seamlessly, innovating, and celebrating successes as one cohesive unit.

As a Senior Accountant you are expected to:

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis 
• Oversee accounts payable, disbursements, reimbursements, and expense management. 
• Handle finance offshore processes such as but not limited to fund transfers and bank reconciliations. 
• Prepare monthly financial accounts, schedules, journals, and account reconciliations 
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit requests 
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for all assigned processes 
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and support business reviews with relevant insights 

• Resolve system and process queries, supporting global teams as needed 

• Contribute to process improvement and transformation initiatives 

• Participate in remote knowledge transfer and support standardization across countries 

• Strong financial accounting foundation with ability to apply principles to new areas 
• Knowledge of VAT and Withholding Tax filings
• Knowledge of preparation of books of accounts

• Clear and effective communication skills (verbal & written) 

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills 

• Ability to work effectively in large or offshore teams 

• Adaptability and a transformational mindset 
• Experience with accounting software
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience in R2R, OPEX, fixed assets, intercompany or revenue accounting 

Nice to have:

• CPA License
• Familiarity with reporting tools (Blackline, Tableau, Power BI, SmartView, QlikView) 

• Exposure to internal/external audits and SOX compliance 

• Background in process standardization or automation initiatives