The Financial Accountant will manage a variety of accounting tasks, including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and reporting. They will ensure the accuracy of financial data, maintain compliance with internal controls, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting department. This role is essential for maintaining organized financial records and supporting day-to-day business operations.
List of Duties
· Process and log accounts payable transactions
· Prepare and post journal entries (e.g., intercompany, cost re-classification, funding journals etc)
· Intercompany accounting and reconciliations
· Make payments and bank reconciliation
· Credit card reconciliations and management
· Review travel expenses and ensure compliance with the travel policy
· Provide month-end and year-end accounting support
· Liaise with auditors and contribute to financial reporting processes
· Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards
· Vendor management
· Procurement management
· Contractor management
· Assist with the accruals process
· Drive ongoing process improvements
· Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and general ledger entries
· Assist in monthly forecast and cashflow preparation
· Prepare and maintain financial reports, spreadsheets, and documentation
· Monitor and resolve discrepancies in invoices, payments, and account balances
· Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial data and reporting
· Ad hoc tasks as required to support the accounting department
Skills required:
· Professional qualification: CIMA/ACCA/ACA
· Technical accounting or tax compliance experience.
· Accounts Payable expertise – understanding of invoice processing, payment cycles, and vendor management
· General Ledger knowledge – ability to post and reconcile AP-related journal entries
· Bank and vendor reconciliations – ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies
· Intercompany accounting – managing transactions between entities
· Accruals and prepayments – supporting month-end and year-end close
· Knowledge of NetSuite/Blackline or similar ERP system
· Excellent MS office skills especially excel and word
· Attention to detail – critical for identifying errors and ensuring data accuracy
· Problem-solving – resolving invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and reconciliation gaps
· Vendor communication – handling queries, resolving disputes, and maintaining relationships
· A solid understanding of audit, accounting principles, including US GAAP and related international accounting standards, ASC 606 and 842.
· Internal controls awareness – ensuring processes align with company policies
· Audit support – preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests
· Experience managing multiple projects and competing schedules.