We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Chief Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Record and maintain general ledger transactions in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Process and monitor general expense transactions for warehouses, offices, stores, distribution centers, and fleet operations.
- Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
- Review and record non-trade supplier payments.
- Record petty cash transactions and payroll journal entries.
- Review and book store and distribution center operating expenses and capital expenditures (CAPEX).
- Perform monthly analysis of operating expenses, accruals, and prepaid accounts.
- Coordinate rent payment schedules with the Treasury team.
- Monitor and reconcile employee custody accounts.
- Prepare supporting schedules for tax audits, inspections, and external audits.
- Coordinate with other Finance functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Participate in inventory counts for distribution center consumable items.
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience in General Ledger or General Accounting.
- Very good command of English.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with SAP ERP is highly preferred.
