Chief Accountant

Reporting to the Finance Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for knowing critical functions within the department and capable of mentoring and assisting employees within the department;
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports;
• Assures compliance with local and corporate policies, regulations and laws;
• Reviews accounts payables and weekly check runs;
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits;
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, cost centers and documents business transactions;
• Distributes monthly comparison reports and cost center reports according to schedules;
• Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position;
• Analyze transactional processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved;
• Closely maintains and monitors the fixed assets system;
• Adheres to internal and external deadlines;
• Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts;
• Responsible for all taxes obligations;
• Develop and implement various accounting procedures;
• Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits;
• Maintain system of accounts and keep records on all company transactions and assets;
• Report, analyze, and ensure integrity of all financial information