General Accountant manages a company's overall financial health by handling daily transactions, maintaining ledgers, preparing financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), ensuring tax compliance, and analyzing data to support business decisions, covering duties from bookkeeping and bank reconciliations to budgeting and reporting for month/year-end close and audits.
Key Responsibilities
- General Ledger: Maintain and update the general ledger, preparing journal entries.
- Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns (e.g., VAT, Withholding Tax) and ensure adherence to regulations.
- Auditing & Compliance: Support internal/external audits, ensure accounting policies are followed, and maintain financial security.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, costs, and ROI, aiding strategic decisions.
- Month/Year-End Close: Support the closing process, including accruals and adjustments.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
- Transaction Management: Process accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR), manage cash flow, and handle bank reconciliations.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
- Proficiency in accounting software and data entry.
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and detail-oriented skills.
- Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is typically required.
Typical Duties
- Processing invoices, payments, and receipts.
- Managing payroll and related reporting.
- Reconciling bank statements and company accounts.
- Creating and presenting financial reports to management.
- Coordinating with other departments and external parties.