We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Accounting skilled responsible for managing Bank Reconciliations, Month-End Closing, Journal Entries, and Compliance Support. The role ensures accuracy of financial records, timely reconciliation of bank accounts, and adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
1. Bank Reconciliation (Core Responsibility)
- Perform daily / weekly / monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts
- Ensure timely clearing of open items in Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS)
- Investigate and resolve unreconciled transactions such as:
- Unpresented cheques
- Deposits in transit
- Bank charges & interest adjustments
- Direct debits / standing instructions
- Coordinate with banks and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all reconciliations
- Monitor ageing of open reconciling items and ensure timely closure
2. Month-End Closing Activities
- Perform month-end bank reconciliations within defined timelines
- Post month-end journal entries (accruals, provisions, reclassifications)
- Validate and reconcile GL balances related to:
- Bank accounts
- Cash clearing accounts
- Intercompany transactions
- Support preparation of monthly financial statements
- Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded before period close
- Assist in variance analysis and explain fluctuations
- Support closing checklist compliance and reporting deadlines
3. Journal Entries & GL Accounting
- Prepare and post recurring & manual journal entries
- Ensure proper supporting documentation for all entries
- Review ledger accounts and identify unusual transactions
- Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses and accruals
- Assist in fixed asset capitalization and depreciation postings (if applicable)
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies