We are looking for an experienced Senior accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions. Senior accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of accountants and junior accountants.

Duties and Responsibilities
* Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
* Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
* Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
* Provide technical support and advice on Management accountant
* Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
* Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
* Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
* Provide input into department’s goal setting process
* Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
* Assist with tax audits and tax returns
* Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
* Support month-end and year-end close process
* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
* Ensure compliance with Standard Accounting procedures and principles
* Liaise with our Management and Chief Accountant to improve financial procedures

Skill and Requirement

* BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
* Proven experience as accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
* Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
* In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
* Awareness of business trends
* Familiarity with financial accounting statements
* Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
* Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
* Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups, pivot charts and tables
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
* Relevant certification (e.g. CPA or ACCA) will be preferred
* Language - fluent in both spoken and written Myanmar and English
* Excellent communication skills
* Enthusiasm, drive and a can-do attitude
* Confidence
* Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively