ACCOUNTANT I

The General Accounting Associate performs fundamental accounting activities to support the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. The role focuses on executing routine processes, maintaining proper documentation, and assisting in reconciliation and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Health Insurance/HMO
• Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
• Diverse learning & growth opportunities
• Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves

1. Transaction Processing and Journal Entries

• Prepare and post basic journal entries (e.g., routine expenses, accrual support, adjustments)
• Record transactions in the accounting system with proper supporting documents
• Ensure entries are accurate, complete, and correctly classified
• Assist in identifying and correcting simple posting errors

2. General Ledger Support

• Assist in maintaining assigned general ledger accounts
• Verify completeness and accuracy of recorded transactions
• Support proper account classification and coding
• Organize and maintain ledger records and documentation

3. Account Reconciliation (Basic Level)

• Perform basic reconciliations following established templates (e.g., cash, advances, expenses)
• Match balances with supporting schedules and documents
• Identify discrepancies and escalate unresolved items
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes

4. Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in preparing standard financial reports and schedules
• Compile and validate data required for reporting
• Support adherence to reporting timelines
• Ensure completeness and consistency of submitted data

5. Compliance and Documentation

• Follow established accounting procedures and internal policies
• Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal controls (approvals, documentation standards)
• Apply accounting rules (GAAP/IFRS or local standards) as instructed

6. Audit Support

• Provide supporting documents and schedules for audits
• Assist in organizing accounting records and files
• Respond to basic audit requests for assigned tasks

7. Coordination with Other Teams

• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and other units
• Assist in verifying transaction details and resolving simple discrepancies
• Communicate effectively to complete assigned tasks

8. Process Execution

• Execute tasks based on standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Follow checklists and timelines for assigned accounting activities
• Participate in process improvements under supervision

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and processes (GAAP/IFRS)
• Familiarity in Excel and ERP systems, particularly NetSuite
• Basic understanding of internal controls and documentation requirements
• Detail oriented and quality focused
• Ability to follow structured instructions and workflows
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordination team members and other departments
• Willingness to learn and grow in accounting roles
• Team oriented with a positive attitude

Additional relevant knowledge or experience related to the above requirements will be considered an advantage.