Job Purpose

The General Accountant is responsible for owning and executing end-to-end general accounting processes, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting support.

The role operates as an independent contributor, directly supporting the Senior Finance Manager, and is expected to manage assigned accounting areas autonomously while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data.

Main Duties

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management

Own the end-to-end bank reconciliation process for assigned accounts
Review and validate all bank transactions, ensuring completeness and accuracy
Extract and manage cash receipts and disbursement data from NetSuite
Investigate and resolve reconciling items proactively
Prepare and post journal entries related to cash and reconciling adjustments

General Ledger & Journal Entries

Own the preparation and posting of journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of general ledger accounts
Ensure all entries are supported with complete and accurate documentation
Review account balances and proactively identify discrepancies or unusual movements

Accruals, Prepayments & Expense Accounting

Manage accruals for assigned expense categories, including rent, manpower, marketing, utilities, legal, and taxes
Own prepaid schedules and ensure accurate amortization and recognition
Review and validate expense classifications and prepare reclassification entries where necessary
Ensure completeness of expense recognition within the reporting period

Month-End & Year-End Close

Own assigned month-end closing activities and deliverables
Ensure all required entries (accruals, reclassifications, adjustments) are recorded before close
Prepare and validate closing schedules and supporting documents
Monitor timelines and ensure on-time submission of all close requirements

Financial Reporting & Analysis Support

Prepare assigned financial schedules and reports for management review
Analyze account balances and variances, providing explanations when required
Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data used for reporting

Audit & Compliance

Own the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
Ensure all financial records are audit-ready and properly organized
Coordinate directly with auditors and respond to audit inquiries
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Other tasks may be assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
3–5 years of experience in General Accounting / General Ledger

Strong understanding of:

Debit and Credit
Accruals and adjustments
Financial statements

Proven experience in:

Handling bank reconciliations independently
Managing journal entries and month-end close
Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
Ability to work independently in a lean team structure