About the Role

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to support a portfolio of international legal entities across EMEA and APAC. This role will be responsible for end-to-end accounting operations, monthly close activities, financial reporting, accounts payable administration, intercompany accounting, and audit support within a multinational financial services environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with multi-entity accounting, month-end close processes, U.S. GAAP reporting, statutory accounting requirements, and ERP systems such as NetSuite.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations & General Ledger Management

Maintain accurate books and records for multiple international legal entities.
Record and reconcile accounting transactions in NetSuite in accordance with local accounting standards and Group accounting policies.
Prepare and post journal entries, including:
Accruals
Prepayments
Payroll
Intercompany transactions
Transfer pricing adjustments
Recurring and manual journals
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation and disposals.
Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances.
Support implementation of accounting processes, controls, and new entity setups.
Assist with cash accounting and bank reconciliations.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.

2. Accounts Payable Administration

Process supplier invoices through Coupa and other approved procurement systems.
Verify coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
Follow up with business stakeholders on invoice approvals and outstanding exceptions.
Review AP aging and assist with issue resolution.
Support vendor onboarding and master data maintenance.
Prepare supporting schedules for payment processing.

3. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
Prepare management accounts for multiple legal entities.
Support dual-ledger reporting requirements, including:
U.S. GAAP / Group reporting
Local statutory reporting
Prepare:
Income statements
Balance sheets
Cash flow statements
Perform variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
Investigate unusual trends and prepare management commentary.
Support preparation of reporting packages for management review.

4. Audit & Compliance Support

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with external auditors and respond to information requests.
Assist in resolution of audit findings and technical accounting matters.
Prepare PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules and reconciliations.
Support annual statutory audits and interim reviews.

5. Intercompany and Global Entity Support

Support accounting activities for international entities across:

Malta
Hong Kong
Singapore
Japan
Australia
United Kingdom
Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Experience working with multinational organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.

Required Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
5-8 years of progressive accounting experience for Senior Accountant level.
8-12 years of experience for Accounting Manager level.
Experience supporting multinational entities and multi-currency environments.
Strong understanding of:
General ledger accounting
Month-end close
Financial reporting
Fixed assets
Intercompany accounting
Audit support

Technical Skills

Required experience with:

NetSuite ERP
Coupa
FloQast
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Pivot Tables
XLOOKUP
Power Query
Complex reconciliations
Microsoft 365 Suite

Preferred:

U.S. GAAP reporting
Multi-book accounting
Financial services industry experience
SOX/internal controls environment

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple entities and competing deadlines.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.
Continuous improvement mindset.

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager