General Accountant

Position Purpose

The General Reporting Senior Specialist is a key hands-on professional responsible for operating, owning and standardizing accounting, closing and financial reporting for entities under the CCI - Betrimex Group Shared Service model. The role acts as Accounting Owner for assigned entities, may take over end-to-end accounting responsibilities when required by the Group, and supports accounting system, COA, process, reporting package and control setup for new or transitioning entities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shared Service Accounting Operations & Accounting Ownership

• Take ownership of end-to-end accounting for assigned entities, including bookkeeping, GL, AR, AP, bank, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, payroll, tax and intercompany transactions.
• Act as the Accounting Owner and be accountable for the completeness, accuracy, timeliness and traceability of accounting records.
• Take over accounting books for newly established entities, manpower gaps, restructuring or other assignments from the General Reporting Manager/Financial Reporting Senior Manager.
• Ensure continuity of accounting operations during transition, stabilization and handover to local accountants when required.

2. Closing, Reconciliation & Financial Reporting

• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual closing in accordance with the Group reporting calendar.
• Prepare and review trial balances, balance sheet schedules, P&L, cash flow, account reconciliations and management reports.
• Reconcile bank, AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, tax, intercompany and other key accounts.
• Explain material movements and unusual balances, and follow up outstanding items through completion.

3. New Entity Setup, Accounting Systems & COA

• Participate in accounting setup for new entities or entities newly onboarded into the Shared Service model.
• Set up or coordinate accounting systems, Group/local COA mapping, cost centers, departments, intercompany codes, tax codes and reporting dimensions.
• Participate in data migration, opening balance setup, UAT, reconciliation and post-implementation validation.
• Develop document flows, approval workflows, closing checklists, reconciliation templates, reporting packages and compliance calendars.

4. Reporting Package, IFRS Support & Intercompany Control

• Prepare timely reporting packages and schedules for the Group Financial Reporting/Consolidation Team.
• Support Local GAAP to IFRS conversion, prepare IFRS adjustment schedules and consolidation information.
• Perform intercompany reconciliation and confirmation and track unresolved differences.
• Ensure consistency among local books, statutory reports, tax filings and Group reporting packages.

5. Compliance, Tax, Audit & Internal Control

• Coordinate with local tax agents/accounting service providers on tax filings, statutory reporting and local obligations.
• Prepare audit schedules, lead schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents, and explain assigned matters directly.
• Maintain audit-ready files, document retention, approval matrices and segregation of duties for assigned entities.
• Identify accounting, tax, system or control risks and escalate them promptly to management.

6. Process Standardization, Knowledge Management & Improvement

• Develop and update the Shared Service Accounting Manual, SOPs, work instructions, checklists and standard templates.
• Standardize accounting treatments, journal guidance, supporting document requirements and review procedures across entities.
• Guide and train entity accountants, business teams and accounting service providers on accounting and reporting processes.
• Recommend automation and improvements to workflows, data extraction and reconciliations to improve efficiency and reduce error risk.

7. Authority & Decision Rights

• Operate the accounting books and act as Accounting Owner for assigned entities.
• Request documents, explanations or corrections from entities, service providers and relevant functions within the assigned scope.
• Recommend accounting treatments, adjusting entries, COA mapping, processes and system controls for Manager review/approval.
• Coordinate directly with auditors, tax agents, accounting service providers, IT/ISM and relevant parties on assigned matters.
• Promptly escalate material accounting, tax, timeline, system, audit or control issues.

8. Key Deliverables

• Complete accounting books and monthly, quarterly and annual closing packages for assigned entities.
• Trial balance, account reconciliation pack, reporting package and Local GAAP to IFRS schedules.
• Accounting review reports, adjustment trackers and remediation follow-up.
• New entity setup checklist, COA mapping, UAT/data validation files and accounting transition plan.
• Accounting Manual, SOPs, closing checklists, standard templates and training materials.
• Audit schedules, statutory/tax support files, compliance calendar and issue log

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit or Shared Services.
• Strong knowledge of GL, financial closing, reconciliation, financial reporting and IFRS.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (SAP is an advantage).
• Good English communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Willing to travel and support regional projects when required.