Accountant I

Job Title
Accountant I
Job Description
Accountant I- GLSS Core General Ledger will directly report to Supervisor/Manager, Accounting. He will be responsible for preparing journal entries, performing variance analysis, executing relevant closing activities, and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze journal entries to ensure financial data integrity.
Prepare Balance sheet account reconciliations with quality, compliant with SOX requirement, and any open/reconciling items are cleared.
Maintain journal checklist to keep track of activities as it fall due particularly during month end close
Perform automated run processes in Sage such as prepayment, recurring entries, revenue apportionment and reversal entries.
Perform monthly flux analysis for data completeness and accuracy.
Drive continuous process improvement that would yield productivity efficiencies, improved quality of work, enhanced controls and compliance, customer satisfaction, etc.
Ensure that processes are compliant with the global standards and SOX controls.
Meet or exceed targets as pre-determined on the performance scorecard.
Collaborate and maintain strong business engagement with other verticals like Global processes, Controllership, Finance, Tax, Employee expenses, Accounts payable and Accounts receivable teams.
Any other function as may be delegated by immediate lead (supervisor).
Candidate Profile
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Overall professional experience in accounting of at least 5 years, particularly in areas of General Ledger/Record-to-Report
Experience working in a shared services environment or BPO industry
Has an eye for continuous process improvement, lean six sigma training/certification is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Strong attention to detail
Self-starter, has sense of urgency, and works well under pressure
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet timelines on deliverables
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Work arrangement
Yes