Chief Accountant

• Oversee and manage the monthly closing process, ensuring accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and variance explanations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all accounting transactions.
• Review and reconcile supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of financial transactions.
• Validate and reconcile inventory and fixed asset accounts.
• Manage the release of employee End of Service Benefits (EOSB) and reconcile EOSB provisions.
• Work with department heads to gather data for budget preparation and forecasting.
• Ensure data collection is completed and loaded into analytical software.
• Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual results with budget on a monthly basis.
• Prepare year-end financial statements in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure weekly bank reports generated by the ERP system are reconciled with bank statements.
• Prepare detailed reports for the finance management team.
• Monitor cost center expenses, comparing them against the budget.
• Validate and process online expense claims for approval.
• Conduct weekly petty cash counts to ensure proper management.

Requirements

• Current experience as a Chief Accountant.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics365.
• Strong background in financial accounting and public accounting (preferred).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Expertise in handling large ERP and reporting packages.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP Dynamics365.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in general or tax accounting.
• Reliable and punctual, with strong communication skills.

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is required.