Accountant

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available within Savills Finance team as an Accountant. This role involves supporting the business on day-to-day operations of the finance department, including assisting in month-end book closing, accounts payables, accounts receivables, intercompany reconciliations, bank reconciliations, etc. This position requires a highly skilled and organized professional with a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Savills is a globally recognised real estate brand and offers the opportunity for growth and development. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled and organized with a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual with an interest in benefiting from the support and experience the brand can offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operations:
• Handle day-to-day accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Handling the Accounts payable function ensuring timely booking and payment of suppliers.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable function including A/R aging reports to track the status of outstanding invoices and follow up.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure integrity of GL vs. Sub ledger.
• Provide financial reports and analysis to line manager and stakeholders, assisting in decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support for various projects and initiatives.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned by management.
• Month-End Closing:
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Prepare journal entries, posting accruals, and conduct financial analysis to validate the accuracy of financial statements.
• Manage the company’s end-to-end accounting books (record to report cycle).
• Teamwork:
• To work with a team of accountants and support in daily tasks and operations.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Financial Reporting:
• Assisting in preparing accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and company policies.
• Driving/owning and automating several aspects of management reporting, weekly/daily operational reporting, making sure that there is alignment and consistency in outputs and conclusions.
• Assist in monthly analysis of contribution margin, breakeven analysis, Cost-volume Profit analysis and other KPIs.
• Forecasting and Budgeting:
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, collaborating with department heads to gather relevant data.
• Monitor budget/forecast performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Compliance and Audit:
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and other financial laws.
• Prepare for and facilitate internal and external audits, responding to audit inquiries and implementing recommendations.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. Preferably with professional qualification.
• At least 3+ years of working experience in similar role.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• Excellent in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and other financial reporting software applications.
• Proficient in manipulating and managing large data sets.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
  
  

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