Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Accountant with strong experience in accounting systems enhancement, process optimization, and financial controls. This role goes beyond day-to-day accounting and is ideal for someone who enjoys improving, automating, and strengthening accounting processes to support business growth, compliance, and high-quality management reporting.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records while leading initiatives to optimize accounting systems and workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing
- Implement, optimize, or upgrade accounting software to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
- Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and reduce manual work
- Design, document, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Prepare accurate financial reports and management reports to support decision-making
- Work closely with management to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Support audits and liaise with external auditors, banks, and advisors as needed
- Continuously review and improve accounting workflows to align with business growth
Requirements
- Proven experience in general accounting with strong exposure to accounting systems and process improvement
- Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing accounting software / ERP systems
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting processes
- Strong analytical skills with a process- and improvement-oriented mindset
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a growing or early-stage company
- Exposure to automation tools, integrations, or workflow optimization
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) is a plus
Skills
- Strong general accounting & financial reporting
- Accounting systems implementation and optimization
- Process improvement, automation, and internal controls
- Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
- Proactive ownership and strong communication with stakeholders