Corporate Accountant job description

Corporate Accountant responsibilities include:

• Analyzing data to support business decision-making
• Managing financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Overseeing accounting procedures to ensure compliance with regulations

Job brief

We are looking for a Corporate Accountant to prepare financial statements and oversee our budgeting and forecasting. We’ll rely on you to provide advice to support our company’s decision-making.

You should be reliable and good at math, and be able to communicate effectively with senior management and various departments. We also want you to be detail-oriented, and possess sharp business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Gather financial data and ledgers
• Consolidate and analyze financial statements and results
• Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Manage periodical reporting
• Oversee external and internal audits
• Analyze finances to determine risks and create forecasts
• Advise management on how to craft effective business plans and resolve cost-related issues
• Supervise Junior Accountants

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Corporate Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
• In-depth experience in risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and finance software
• An analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Organizational and leadership skills
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus