Overview: HTC is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting daily office transactions and ensuring smooth month-end reporting and closings. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to be actively involved in preparing the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements in compliance with local statutory requirements.
This is a remote opportunity for applicants based in the UK or Ireland. Responsibilities: Bookkeeping Review and approve
* Review invoice payment applications, provide feedback to applicants on accuracy of applications, and post into SAP.
* Review travel expense claims to ensure company policy is correctly applied before approval.
* Review vendor set up forms, provide feedback to applicants on any missing information for vendor setup process in SAP.
* Respond to enquiries from suppliers on bill payment status, reconcile statements from suppliers with balance in Purchase Ledger.
* Reconciliation of bank accounts.
* Payroll reconciliation and journal posting in SAP.
Countries that are not using SAP
* Maintain Purchase Ledger in Excel and notify treasury for payment process.
* Liaise with local accountant to manage the preparation of management accounts and ensure it is provided on time for month end reporting.
Month end Closing
* Preparation of accruals and prepayments.
* Produce P&L and perform analytical variance analysis on month-to-month variations.
Projects / Other Responsibilities
* Use SAP to raise sales invoice, reconcile with the lead sheet, and send to HQ for payment request.
* Assist the Accountant in the preparation of all statutory requirements, including statutory accounts, VAT submissions, and corporate tax filings.
* Support Manager with ad hoc task such as expenses analysis.
KPIs
* The expenses are processed timely and posted accurately in cost centers and general ledger accounts.
* month end closings are to be completed by the 1st calendar day following the end of each month.
Person Specification: Experience
* A degree in accounting, finance or economics would be desirable.
* At least 3 years post qualified experience preferably in a supervisory role.
* Experience in accounting systems; SAP experience is preferable.
* Experience in VAT and Corporations Tax filings (UK or European countries)
Key Competencies
* Proficient in computer literacy with a strong aptitude for numbers.D
* Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
* Advanced Excel expertise.
* Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills.
. Nice to have
* Fluent in other languages such as Mandarin,French & German is a plus.