Senior Accountant GL and Audit

The Senior Accountant – GL and Audit is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely monthly closing of the General Ledger, preparing group consolidation and elimination entries, maintaining detailed financial schedules, supporting the preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements, and assisting with statutory audits. The role also ensures compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and organizational policies while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external auditors.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Perform timely monthly General Ledger closing activities. 
• Prepare quarterly and annual group consolidated financial statements. 
• Prepare standalone and subsidiary financial statements. 
• Prepare elimination, reclassification, accrual, provision, amortization, and other journal entries. 
• Review and reconcile trial balances for the group and subsidiaries. 
• Prepare detailed balance sheet schedules and reconcile them with the General Ledger. 
• Prepare notes to the financial statements for group and subsidiaries. 
• Conduct monthly trend and variance analysis. 
• Prepare and post manual journals in the consolidation module. 
• Prepare and reconcile elimination entries. 
• Work on the Group Consolidation Module and trial balances for management reporting. 
• Reconcile accounts with sub-ledgers. 
• Prepare and review accounting treatment entries, including IFRS 9 (Expected Credit Loss/Bad Debt), slow-moving inventory, and other IFRS adjustments. 
• Record financial transactions in accordance with IFRS. 

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors. 
• Support auditors during audit fieldwork and ensure timely completion of audit requirements. 
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve audit findings. 
• Assist finance teams during internal and external audits. 
• Coordinate with internal and external audit departments. 
• Execute activities according to audit plans and timelines. 

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial records. 
• Support the Line Manager in monthly closing, consolidation, elimination, and reclassification activities. 
• Analyze complex financial data and provide reports to management. 

Health, Safety & Other Duties

• Comply with all HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines. 
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, and non-conformities promptly. 
• Participate in required HSE training and promote safe and environmentally responsible work practices. 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager to achieve departmental objectives. 

Requirements and Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience with a focus on audit management. 
• Experience with Oracle (data entry and reporting) is preferred. 

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in General Ledger accounting and month-end close. 
• Experience with group consolidation and elimination entries. 
• Financial reporting and preparation of accounting schedules. 
• Knowledge of IFRS and statutory audit processes. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. 
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. 
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems. 

Core Competencies

• General Ledger and month-end closing expertise. 
• Group consolidation and eliminations. 
• Financial reporting accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Audit support and compliance orientation. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Effective time management and organizational skills. 
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities. 
• Digital proficiency and technology awareness.