General Accountant

We are looking for a qualified General Accountant to handle prepare, compute, manage, research and analyze all accounting data, in order to provide quantitative information on performance, financial position, solvency, liquidity and cash flows of our business.
Responsibilities

Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles
Prepare budgets and financial forecasts and publish financial statements in time
Conduct month-end and year-end close process
Collect, analyze and summarize accounting information
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
Develop periodic reports such as: balance sheet, profit/loss statement and any other reports as required by management
Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures
Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups
Keep up with financial policies, regulation and legislation
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Observes local financial and legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating their activities and training them.

Requirements

Proven working experience as a general accountant for at least 3 years
Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
Strong reporting skills
Excellent accounting software user
Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
Must have done CPA to at least part IV
Degree in Accounting will be an added advantage
Past experience at a manufacturing industry will be an added advantage
Must have worked as a team leader
Strong interpersonal and communication skills