JOB SUMMARY
Ensure timely and accurate accounting records in compliance with applicable laws, GAAP, and IFRS. The role is responsible for preparing financial statements, managing assets and inventory accounting, controlling cost allocations, supporting consolidation, and providing financial analysis to assist management in decision‑making and performance improvement.
A significant portion of the role is dedicated to taxation, including VAT, Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax, and e‑Invoicing. This includes ensuring correct tax treatment of transactions, preparing tax returns, supporting tax audits, and advising the business on tax matters.
MAIN CHALLENGES
· Develop the accounting operational standards by contributing financial information to strategic
plans and reviews, implementing production, productivity and quality.
· Improve the accounting financial standards by providing accounting department annual budget
information, monitoring expenditures.
· Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.
· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional
publications
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepare accurate and timely financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow,
and related reports.
· Provide accounting information to the Controller and internal/external stakeholders.
· Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and applicable laws.
· Analyze and justify changes in equity.
· Generate accounting data for planning, budgeting, and financial studies.
· Ensure accurate accounting of auxiliary modules in SAP.
· Fill and validate information in the financial consolidation system.
· Ensure quality and accuracy of month-end and year-end closing processes.
· Maintain strong GL controls, ensuring accounts are balanced and reconciled.
· Monitor physical inventory processes and ensure correct accounting impact.
· Ensure full compliance with VAT, WHT, Corporate Income Tax, and related regulations.
· Review tax treatment of contracts, invoices, payments, and transactions.
· Prepare and reconcile VAT returns and support VAT audits/refunds.
· Ensure correct application and filing of WHT according to law and treaties.
· Prepare/support Corporate Income Tax computations, filings, and audit queries.
· Manage and ensure compliance with e-Invoicing requirements.
· Monitor tax law changes and advise management on impacts and risks.
· Identify tax optimization opportunities and ensure proper documentation.
· Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles.
· Prepare variance analysis and financial performance reports.
· Provide insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
· Collaborate with business units to improve cost efficiency and financial outcomes.
· Lead the accounting team when required, providing guidance and mentoring junior accountants.
· Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATION
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; professional certification preferred (ACCA, CPA, CMA).
· 7+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in industrial or manufacturing sectors.
· Strong technical knowledge of VAT, WHT, Income Tax, and e-Invoicing.
· Proficiency in SAP (FI/CO) and good knowledge of IFRS.
· Strong analytical and communication skills.
