Accountant

Accountant

The Role

- Is responsible for researching and collecting data, preparing clear and concise financial reports, and monitoring expenditures and revenues of assigned divisions and/or departments.
- Perform general accounting or cost accounting activities on an independent basis as per the financial policies, procedures and standards laid down;
- Adheres to all policies and related to procedures related to Finance department.
- Prepares and maintains the Fixed Asset register/schedule including CWIP.
- Is responsible for ledger/account maintenance, cost analysis, reconciliation, posting, and inventory control.
- Reconciles various GL accounts in a monthly basis.
- Prepare financial reports through analysis of simple operating statistics and/or financial data.
- Prepares and books, in a monthly basis, accruals, depreciation and amortization.
- Assists in reconciliation of vendors and Advances to Vendors.
- Assists in the ERP implementation and processing and disbursements of payroll.
- Supports in preparation of various schedule related to staff insurance, leave encashment and other retiring benefits.
- Helps in settlements of PD, LC and TR in the system.
- Performs physical stock activity every end of quarter.
- Prepares schedules for auditors and provides assistance in auditing process.
- Performs data entry of cash related documents.
- Prepares Bank reconciliation statements
- Coordinates with the banks for import and export LCs, Guarantees, facilities, etc.
- Prepares daily, weekly and monthly cash flow statement including cash flow forecast for the next three months.
- Assists in month-end and year-end closing.
- Perform any other relevant tasks as directed by the Director, Finance.

Requirements

- Bachelor degree in Business Administration / Accounting or equivalent
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CPA, etc.)

Skill base required:
- 3 or more years’ experience as an Accountant
- Extensive knowledge of IFRS, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements
- Savvy communication and interpersonal skills required
- Must be able to multi-tasking in a fast pace, high volume, environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
- Understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles.
- Knowledge of ERP – Oracle financial package is a must.
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management.
- Must possess strong problem solving, leadership and analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills, proficiency in MS Office

About the Company

The Adecco Group is the world's leading provider of HR solutions. With more than 33,000 FTE employees and a network of 5,600 branches, in over 60 countries and territories around the world, we offer a wide variety of services, connecting close to 750,000 associates with well over 100,000 clients every day.
The services we offer fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition, talent development and workforce management solutions, as well as outsourcing and consulting.
The Adecco Group is based in Zurich-Glattbrugg, Switzerland and we are a Fortune Global 500 company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.