BURN Senior Accountant Job

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About the role

BURN is looking for a Senior Accountant who will work closely with our finance team. The individual must have a strong background in accounting, financial expertise, and leadership skills, as they will play a crucial role in maintaining BURN’s financial health and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Enhance internal control effectiveness across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Enter financial transactions promptly and maintain data accuracy.
• Manage raw materials procurement, bills, and documentation in collaboration with Supply Chain.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Review monthly trial balances for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Provide accounting support to various departments.
• Oversee and perform bank reconciliations and resolve issues.
• Liaise with the bank on issues relating to statements, payments etc.
• Collect and organize documentation for banks, investors, and grants.
• Keep track of export documentation and make sure they are filed, and all necessary documents and files are updated.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations in relation to taxes and financial reporting to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
• Maintain an up-to-date fixed asset register.
• Review the correctness and completeness of regional entity transactions.
• Perform inter-company reconciliations.
• Develop and implement financial operating procedures.
• Ensure real-time financial data entry into the accounting system.
• Assist with audits, tax, VAT submissions, and supplier reconciliations, and manage cash planning.
• Solve any statutory inconsistencies.
• Prepare payments to suppliers.
• Ensure all supporting documentation (including tax-compliant invoices) is available and filed correctly.
• Any other tasks as requested by the line manager and/or senior management.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV is desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a business environment, with a preference for experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated adaptability and proactive problem-solving skills, with a track record of effectively addressing complex financial issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field of study.
• CPA finalist or ACCA qualification, showcasing a commitment to professional development and expertise in accounting and finance.

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