Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting management with financial analysis and controls. The role plays a key part in cost control, budgeting, and financial planning within a manufacturing environment.

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Ensure accurate cost accounting, including product costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements, intercompany accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, overheads, and production variances.
• Work closely with production and supply chain teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Implement and maintain cost control procedures to improve profitability.
• Support pricing decisions through detailed cost and margin analysis.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and provide variance explanations.
• Prepare financial models and management reports to support decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to audit queries.
• Prepare and file VAT, tax returns, and statutory reports on time.
• Maintain proper documentation and accounting records.
• Support ERP/accounting system implementation and enhancements.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Guide and review work of junior accounting staff.
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Support management with financial insights and recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience as an Accountant, preferably in the manufacturing industry
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• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Knowledge of VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Valid driving license (required).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.