Senior GL accountant

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior GL Accountant will work as key staff of AIG entities, mainly responsible for revenue recognition, long lived assets, inventory accounting.

The Senior GL Accountant will liaise on a day-to-day basis with the other accounting team and FP&A. The candidate is expected to have strong accounting knowledge and prior general ledger accounting experience, in particular experience of deal with complex sales transactions.

Success in this role will be demonstrated through timely and accurate financial information, as well as improved finance and accounting processes.

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• Analyze and properly account for complex revenue transactions according to ASC 606
• Account for complicated fixed assets, lease, inventory issues
• Conduct BS review and fluctuation analysis with commentary and follow-up actions as required.
• Perform monthly and quarterly closings and follow up on long-time outstanding items.
• Support the statutory and tax accounting team on audit and compliance queries.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A and business teams to ensure material and unusual transactions have been captured properly.
• Understand company-wide accounting policies and apply relevant policies appropriately.
• Identify and drive areas of improvement within current control processes with the aim of continuous improve quality and efficiency.
• Generate any other internal reports required by different stakeholders.
• Support management and the wider finance team on any ad-hoc duties or projects.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related major.
• AICPA/ACCA or equivalent is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of both USGAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in working with both Big 4 audit firms and multinational companies is preferred.
• Solid Microsoft Suite skills, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of the internal control environment and associated risks.
• Good understanding of the business, including interpretation of business events.
• General understanding of taxation principles (both direct and indirect taxes).
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately.
• Able to find opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Strong communication skills to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.