Purpose of the Role
The Senior Accountant provides high-level accounting support within the GBS organization, acting as a key reference point for complex topics and supporting the wider accounting team. This role requires experience in IFRS, internal controls, and advanced reconciliation, including intercompany and fixed assets, within GBS or shared services environments.
- Supervises, guides, and supports a small team of 3-4 Accountants, ensuring quality of work, task prioritization, and day-to-day operational support.
- Maintains and reviews general ledger entries, performs advanced balance sheet reconciliations including intercompany and fixed assets, ensuring IFRS compliance.
- Owns and manages reconciliation processes ensuring proper documentation for audit readiness at all times.
- Drives timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, working effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex accounting discrepancies, escalating risks or deviations proactively to the Team Leader.
- Supports internal and external audits, providing accurate documentation and clear responses to audit queries.
- Monitors compliance with internal controls and IFRS standards, identifying gaps and proposing improvements.
- Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices within the team, identifying process improvement and automation opportunities.