Report to: CFO and BOD

Function description:

The Chief Accountant is expected to ensure correct all entry of the company’s finance and accounting operations. This includes everything from regulatory compliance with accounting standards, local tax laws and working with the Chief Accountant on developing financial strategies for the company.

Main tasks:

1. Overseeing the financial activities of Bel Ga Myanmar for day-to-day operations.
2. Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures.
3. Managing the accounting team and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
4. Analyzing financial data and providing insights to the management team.
5. Monitoring financial performance and making recommendations for improvement.
6. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
7. Collaborating with other departments to support business objectives.
8. Participating in budgeting and forecasting processes.
9. Managing relationships with external auditors, internal auditors and financial institutions.
10. Providing leadership and guidance to the accounting team.
11. Ensure transaction processing follows specified systems of internal control
12. Apply accounting rules and cost allocation calculations to accurately record transactions to grant, project, and net asset accounts.
13. Monitor cash to ensure funds are available as needed to meet current obligations. Prepare necessary cash transfers.
14. Correctly record costs related to fixed assets and construction projects and maintain fixed asset and depreciation records.
15. Assist in the periodic calculation of the indirect cost rate, preparation of internal and external financial reports and provide variance analysis
16. Analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling transaction data and required documentation
17. Assist for summarize and prepare financial status and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, Balance Sheet, and other necessary reports
18. Comply with all Myanmar government legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislation
19. Monitor and maintain audit system by company’s policies and procedures in the Accounting Department.
20. Guide junior accountants and other staff by answering questions and coordinating informational classes
21. Focus on tax compliance, state business registration, contract review, and non-profit tax filing
22. Assist in preparing budgets for, and reporting on, multiple accounting segments (accounts, projects, grants, etc.) and reporting periods.
23. Assist with annual independent audit and other compliance reviews
24. Reconcile all balance sheet and other required accounts at least monthly
25. Monitor grant spending and calculate projections to advise Principal Investigators on spending trends to ensure total expected spending is on budget.
26. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
27. Other duties as assigned by Management.

• Can be worked at Myaung Dagar Industrial Zone
• Strong knowledge of Finance and Accounting.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel spreadsheets and accounting software, strong knowledge about international and local accounting standards.
• Strong communication skills to communicate effectively with other staff.
• Having good communication skills will encourage the subordinates to perform their tasks well.

• Ability to value the importance of team members as they have important roles in achieving the goals and objectives of the accounting department and the company in general.

• Ability to deal with all technicalities of accounting including these of accounting staff to facilitate the assessment of their job. Know how to organize, coordinate, and manage different activities and handle people

• Any Graduate with holder a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, along with relevant professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA - Skills Level or Applied Skills Papers completing level.