Job Scope
Financial Accounting & Month-End Closing
- Support day-to-day accounting activities, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations.
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Support the preparation of monthly financial and management reporting.
Tax & Compliance
- Assist with the preparation of GST/VAT and Withholding Tax (WHT) schedules and supporting documentation.
Year-End & Audit Support
- Assist with year-end closing and preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Support the Finance team in responding to audit requests where required.
Group Reporting
- Assist with quarterly Group reporting and preparation of supporting schedules.
General Support
- Provide support to the Finance team on other accounting and ad hoc finance matters as required.
Preferred Experience
Technical Skills & Experience
- Prior experience in accounting, month-end closing or full-set accounting would be preferred.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and reconciliation work.
- Experience with accounting systems such as Xero or QuickBooks would be an advantage.
- Exposure to Group reporting or consolidation systems would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Personal Attributes
- A team player with a collaborative and positive attitude.
- Proactive, curious and willing to learn new systems and finance processes.
- Able to pick up new processes quickly and adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
- Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification when required.
- Well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
This contract role carries the possibility of conversion to permanent status, subject to individual performance reviews and ongoing headcount requirements.