I. BASIC PURPOSE / JOB BRIEF:

The Accounting Officer - General Ledger supports the Team in meeting its reportorial requirements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis by keeping up-to-date recording of transactions and

preparation and review of financial statements, management reports and group reporting package on balance sheet, income statement and cash flows statements and related schedules.

II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manages the month-end accounting close, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and on time.

• Coordinates with business units, divisions, and accounting teams to align on month-end requirements and deadlines.

• Prepares financial statements and reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually), including management reports and group reporting packages (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements with supporting schedules).

• Conducts variance analysis of revenues and expenses versus budget and prior periods.

• Records recurring and standard journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

• Oversees budget uploads to the ERP system and reconciles discrepancies between budget files and system records by cost center.

• Performs monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts and resolves reconciling items promptly.

• Prepares tax and PEZA schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual filings and reconciles them with the general ledger.

• Maintains ERP data including financial report templates, cost centers, chart of accounts, tax types, and FX rates based on established procedures.

• Supports internal and external audits, as well as compliance reviews.

• Carries out other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

III. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related finance field.

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial reporting and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Skills and Attributes:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

• Solid understanding of accounting and tax principles.

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Other Qualifications:

• Exceptional cognitive and analytical skills.

• Creative, dynamic, and entrepreneurial communication style.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, across all organizational levels.

• Customer-service oriented with a strong focus on collaboration.