Roles & Responsibilities
As a Company Accountant, you take on the role of the person in charge of the company’s accounting. You are a liaison between finance and respective operations unit. You serve as the key communicator in reporting business operations from the financial viewpoint to the Directors / Shareholders. You have a responsibility to ensure that updated financial report is made available at any point of time, enabling the Directors / Shareholders to understand the health status of the Company and to make informed financial decision.
Job scope and responsibilities :
Financial management and reporting
- Maintain financial records : Record and categorize all financial transactions, including revenue, expenses, inter-company’s trading and asset movements.
- Prepare financial statements : Produce accurate and timely financial statements, including cash flow statements.
- Handle accounts payable (AP) : Process and pay vendor invoices in a timely manner, reconcile supplier statements, and ensure accurate expense records.
- Handle accounts receivable (AR) : Assisting operations in creating and sending invoices to customers, process incoming payments, and follow up on any outstanding.
- Reconcile accounts : Regularly reconcile all bank accounts, credit card statements, and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies timely.
Budgeting and analysis
Develop and monitor budgets : Prepare and maintain annual and quarterly budgets and forecasts, monitoring actual financial performance against these projections.Analyze financial performance : Perform regular financial analysis, such as budget vs. actuals variance analysis, to identify trends, costs, and opportunities for improvement.Provide strategic advice : Offer financial guidance to management and other departments to help them understand the financial implications of their decisions.Compliance and auditing
Ensure regulatory compliance : Verify that all financial records and practices adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standard.Prepare tax returns : Accurately compute and prepare corporate tax returns and other government filings to ensure timely submission.Conduct internal audits : Perform internal audits to assess the effectiveness of financial controls and identify any potential risks, fraud, or waste.Systems and procedures
Administer financial systems : Manage and maintain the company's accounting software and financial management systems.Develop financial policies : Create and implement new accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency, transparency, and internal controls.Tell employers what skills you have
Cash Flow Statements
Budgets
Accounts Payable
Financial Management
Tax
Corporate Tax
Financial Transactions
Variance Analysis
Auditing
Internal Controls
Accounting
Financial Statements
Audits
Monitor Budgets
Budgeting