Senior Accountant - eCommerce (3-9 yrs)

 

Senior Accountant

EXPERIENCE : 3 plus years

Role: We are seeking an experienced accountant to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for managing financial transactions, analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting regulations. The role involves working closely with various teams within the organization to provide financial insights, analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the day-to-day accounting operations of the e-commerce business, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and payroll processing

- Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles and regulations

- Perform monthly and year-end closing procedures, including preparing financial statements and reports, such as profit and loss statements and balance sheets

- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information

- Work closely with the e-commerce team to provide financial insights and analysis for decision-making

- Develop and implement financial controls to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

- Manage tax filings, including sales tax, use tax, and income tax

- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as financial modelling and analysis

- Collaborate with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and support for audits

- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications: - Bachelor's/PG degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

- 3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in the e-commerce industry

- CPA or CMA certification preferred

- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulations

- Experience with accounting software and e-commerce platforms

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

- Attention to detail and accuracy

- Excellent communication skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software

Reconciliation:

- Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile the bank statements with the company's cash book to ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately.

- Accounts Receivable Reconciliation: Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger to ensure that all accounts are accurate and up to date.

- Accounts Payable Reconciliation: Reconcile the accounts payable ledger with the general ledger to ensure that all vendor accounts are accurate and up to date.

- Intercompany Reconciliation: Reconcile transactions between different entities within the same company to ensure that all intercompany accounts are accurate and up to date.

Payroll Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll records with bank statements to ensure that all payroll transactions are recorded accurately.

- General Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile reconcile the general ledger with subsidiary ledgers to ensure that all accounts are accurate and up to date.

- E-commerce Platforms Reconciliation: Reconcile all the entries of all B2B and B2C e-commerce platforms.