24/10/2020
Due to the unprecedented demand of our outsourced finance services in Myanmar, we have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Yangon. Reporting to the Finance Manager you will be responsible for general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions within a large portfolio.
Your responsibilities will include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end closing. It’s important that you have excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
Ideally you will have experience managing and training a team of junior accountants; to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks.
Responsibilities:
* Always ensure accurate, allocation, posting and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivables.
* Produce error-free accounting reports and present the results monthly to the management.
* Regularly review financial information and be ready to provide a summary of the financial status.
* Identify problems and suggest ways to improve efficiency and business expenses.
* Provide technical support and manage a team of junior accountants / assistants / bookkeepers.
* Continue to review, audit and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
* Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule as and when requested.
* Provide support with tax audits and tax regular tax filing for local and foreign companies.
* Work closely with the operations manager to document business knowledge/processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
* Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS principles.
* Liaise with the Finance Manager and Managing Director to improve financial procedures.
Please only apply if you have at least three years’ experience working in a senior accounts role reporting to a chief accountant, along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Accreditations such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) would be an advantage.
You should possess solid communication, technology, organizational and professional working skills.