Regional Accountant

Job Description

• Provide finance support across multiple small entities within the regional finance operations.

• With a focus on regional accounts payable functions including processing of vendor payments, verification of invoices, and coordination with relevant departments to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments.

• Progressing toward ownership of a small regional entity, maintaining full set of accounts and partnering with its local management, subject to demonstrated capability.

• Maintain accurate records in the accounting system and regularly review vendor/customer terms and credit limits to manage risk effectively.

• Process debit and credit notes as required and ensure timely and accurate month-end closing of accounts.

• Process monthly account statements, follow up on outstanding balances, and monitor aging reports to ensure timely payments/collections and escalate overdue items as needed.

• Assist in liaising with vendors, customers, and banks for issuance and follow-up of trade-related documents.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly closing schedules and related reports.

• Assist in the implementation of process improvements and internal control enhancements.

• Liaise with external and internal auditors and stakeholders to support information requests and compliance requirements.

• Support, follow up on, and monitor ad-hoc projects or special assignments as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) are a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of finance experience; full set of accounts experience advantageous.
• At least four years of relevant finance experience. Experience managing a full set of accounts is preferred.
• Experience supporting regional entities and handling high-volume intercompany or cross-border transactions.
• Experience in either accounts payable or accounts receivable is welcome; the successful candidate will be aligned to accounts payable responsibilities.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.