Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant - ASAS for Industrial Development

The Chief Accountant is a pivotal role within our Finance - Shared Services department, responsible for managing the company's day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This position supports the Finance Manager/CFO by providing accurate financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and coordinating with internal and external auditors.

• Accounting Operations: Record and maintain financial transactions, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, support month-end and year-end closing activities, and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing periodic financial statements and management reports, reconcile account balances, and support audit schedules and documentation.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices and payment requests, monitor accounts payable and receivable activities, coordinate with internal departments, and maintain supporting records.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies, maintain complete documentation, and support internal and external audit activities.
• Coordination & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate with Finance team members and other departments, prepare accounting reports, and contribute to process improvements and standardization.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, with 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role, preferably within contracting, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or multi-business organizations. Professional certifications such as SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are a plus.

Key Competencies: Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and teamwork, and proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.