Sr GL Accountant

Overview of the Role

The Sr GL Accountant is responsible for managing and reviewing General Ledger (GL) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities for multiple entities within a shared service environment. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, timely month-end closing, efficient AR operations, and compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal control requirements. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent will support junior team members while driving process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and review journal entries, including bank transactions, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, cost of goods sold (COGS), and other adjustment entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure the accuracy of General Ledger postings and compliance with TFRS, IFRS, and company accounting policies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review expense classifications, account coding, and GL balances to identify and resolve unusual or incorrect transactions.

Accounts Receivable

• Review and support AR activities, including billing, receipt recording, cash application, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve AR-related issues.
• Ensure all AR transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare AR reports and analytical summaries for management review.

Shared Service Operations

• Deliver standardized accounting services across multiple business entities in line with agreed service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, Tax, Operations, Sales, IT, and other cross-functional teams.
• Support the onboarding of new countries, entities, and process transitions into the Shared Service Center.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement accounting best practices.
• Promote standardized accounting processes across all supported entities.

Quality Control, Audit & Compliance

• Review accounting transactions and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Perform reasonableness reviews of GL balances, AR aging, and key financial indicators.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Respond to audit inquiries, follow up on audit findings, and strengthen internal controls.
• Maintain proper documentation and record retention in accordance with company policies.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, efficiency, and standardization.
• Update workflows, work instructions, and accounting documentation.
• Participate in automation and digital transformation initiatives, including RPA and workflow tools.
• Support ERP implementations, process migrations, cross-functional initiatives, and other ad hoc projects.

Background and Experience

• Strong knowledge of TFRS, IFRS, accounting principles, and internal control requirements.
• Hands-on experience with month-end closing, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, AR aging, and audit support.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach junior team members and collaborate effectively across functions.