Chief Accountant

• Listing summary: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with relevant work experience

Ref. No. SGGH/077/26

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: Several years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise the accounting department and accounting staff.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of financial transactions.

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and cash-flow reports.

• Monitor the organization’s financial performance and provide management with financial analysis.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and government requirements.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.

• Establish and maintain effective financial controls and accounting procedures.

• Review bank reconciliations, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.

• Monitor cash management and oversee banking activities.

• Identify financial risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings.

• Work closely with senior management to support financial decision-making.

• Ensure confidentiality and security of financial information.

• Train, supervise, and evaluate accounting staff.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Proficiency with accounting software like CNET, Peachtree, Revenue online tax filing and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Cordially,

How To Apply

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Several years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the accounting department and accounting staff.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of financial transactions.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and cash-flow reports.
• Monitor the organization’s financial performance and provide management with financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and government requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Review bank reconciliations, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
• Monitor cash management and oversee banking activities.
• Identify financial risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Work closely with senior management to support financial decision-making.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of financial information.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate accounting staff.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software like CNET, Peachtree, Revenue online tax filing and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Cordially,