Head Accountant

Job Description of Head Accountant

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the daily transactions, including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, inventory, and bank reconciliations.
  • Monitor and ensure the transactions with suppliers are as per the set terms & conditions and the related documentations.
  • Supervise and support Operational Accountants on submission of relevant documents to Banks, Suppliers, etc.
  • Monitor the accuracy of the daily sales summary report.
  • Oversee invoicing and customer collections of the accounting team are as per set guidelines.
  • Ensure to send the summary of Monthly Sales Report with Gross Profit Margin and its analysis.
  • Monitor/check cost allocation for each item and their accuracy.
  • Monitor the flow of petty cash funds and timely liquidations thereof.
  • Monitor daily cash inflows and outflows.
  • Check the bank reconciliation daily.
  • Monitor the accounts of suppliers & customers and ensure its timely reconciliation.
  • Monitor and verify approved quotations.
  • Provide guidance to the accounting team and ensure to follow up on their tasks.
  • Monitor and evaluate the daily work performance of the team members to assure the accomplishment of the department goal.
  • Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the function of the department
  • Reconcile and monitor the inventory in the systems/software to ensure accuracy and make sure to report periodically to related authorities
  • Prepare projected cash flow for the month and succeeding months.
  • Monitor, track and report the achievements of Sales, Coordinate Export Sales and ensure to facilitate filing of Export documents.
  • Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitor the calculation & the compliance of approved commission structure for the Sales team.
  • Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the management.

Requirements

  • Proven working experience as Accounting Head
  • Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
  • Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to direct and supervise
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles.
  • High level of efficiency and accuracy.