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
