(R2R) Record to Report Senior Accountant (General Ledger, Fixed Assets & Inventory) at SGS

Role Overview

• The R2R Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timely preparation of general ledger, inventory, and fixed asset accounts, including all related financial reporting requirements. The role supports business unit accounting and internal controls in accordance with IFRS, covering journal preparation and posting, chart of accounts maintenance, month-end closing, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and trial balances.
• The role also involves performing account analysis, resolving accounting queries with internal stakeholders, supporting the Team Leader in the delivery of accounting operations, and collaborating with internal and external auditors. The Senior Accountant ensures compliance with established desktop procedures, policies, and guidelines, proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement, and delivers services in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for designated SGS affiliates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Provide supervisory support and guidance to R2R Accountants, ensuring the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Maintain and oversee the General Ledger (GL), Fixed Assets (FA), and Inventory (INV) records, including the preparation of standard reports for corporate and business unit stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial information.
• Support the general ledger period-end closing process, including maintaining closing schedules, coordinating subledger feeds, assessing the materiality of closing entries, and communicating the finalization of monthly trial balances to relevant stakeholders.
• Execute assigned activities relating to interim and annual audits, coordinating with the Team Leader and providing the required supporting documentation.
• Independently manage assigned accounting activities, ensuring compliance with established procedures, policies, and reporting deadlines.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of account analysis and reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets and Inventory modules, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation of related transactions and journal entries.
• Plan and coordinate fixed asset verification exercises in collaboration with in-country teams and inventory count activities, ensuring the accuracy of asset records.
• Identify, recommend, and support the implementation of process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with team members and relevant stakeholders to ensure the Finance Shared Services Centre consistently meets or exceeds the service delivery standards and performance targets defined in the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, CPA qualification will be an added advantage. 

Experience

• Minimum of six years’ relevant professional experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger (GL) accounting processes, financial systems, and month-end closing procedures.
• Sound understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and applicable accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage general accounting activities and drive process improvements across General Ledger maintenance and closing, Fixed Assets, Inventory, intercompany accounting, and account analysis and reconciliations.
• Good understanding of internal controls and their application in financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of Fixed Assets and Inventory accounting and transactions.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and provide effective solutions.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and a proactive approach to work.
• Results-oriented, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering quality outcomes.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and engage stakeholders.
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing business priorities and operational requirements.
• Positive, continuous-learning mindset, with a willingness to develop skills and embrace process improvements.