Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
• Own accounting operations and general ledger integrity across the group. You will ensure accurate transaction posting, disciplined journals and reconciliations, and audit-ready supporting schedules. You will work closely with the Financial Controller to deliver a high-quality month-end close with strong cut-off discipline and documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General ledger operations & posting governance
• Oversee day-to-day postings across sales, expenses, accruals, prepayments and other journals with proper support.
• Maintain GL hygiene coding accuracy, timely posting, suspense control and ensure journals are authorised per DoA.
Reconciliations & balance sheet schedules
• Execute/supervise key reconciliations bank, clearing accounts, gateway settlements, key balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and working papers; ensure reconciling items are aged and resolved.
Fixed assets & capitalization discipline
• Maintain the fixed asset register additions, disposals, transfers and run depreciation schedules.
• Ensure capitalization vs expense treatment aligns to policy, approvals, and documentation standards.
Close support, controls & improvements
• Prepare journal packs, reconciliations and TB schedules to support month-end close review/sign-off.
• Strengthen documentation/cut-off discipline and support Internal Control/audit reviews with timely closure of findings.
PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent strongly preferred part-qualified considered based on experience.
Experience
• 10+ years in accounting operations journals, reconciliations, ledger controls, close support.
• Advantage: multi-channel environments retail/ecommerce/distribution, including payment gateway/POS reconciliations.
Behavioural
• Detail-focused, disciplined, and consistent under close deadlines.
• Strong ownership and follow-through; proactive escalation with solutions.
• Collaborative and service-oriented while maintaining control boundaries.