Accounting Associate

Job Summary

The Accounting Associate – Level II supports core accounting functions including account reconciliation, journal entry preparation, data validation, and month-end close activities. The role performs accounting tasks with moderate supervision, provides operational support to stakeholders, and assists with audit and costing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Common Responsibilities (Internal + External)

• Compile, consolidate, and conduct basic analysis of accounting and financial data.
• Prepare routine journal entries and ensure accuracy and timeliness of postings.
• Perform monthly and annual account reconciliations, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
• Assist in preparing tables, charts, and analytical exhibits for internal reports and reviews.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes under moderate supervision.
• Participate in less complex accounting projects and contribute as a team member on moderately complex assignments.
• Execute ad hoc reporting requests as needed.

Additional Internal Responsibilities

• Perform pricing and costing of products under moderate supervision.
• Provide operational accounting support to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare data and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements.

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Action Oriented: Approaches new tasks and challenges with energy, urgency, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, tailored communication that meets the needs of diverse audiences.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and provides value-added, customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality: Makes informed and timely decisions to support operational success.
• Nimble Learning: Learns quickly through experimentation and applies lessons to new tasks.
• Values Differences: Recognizes and appreciates the contribution of diverse perspectives and cultures.

Financial Competencies

• Financial Analysis: Analyzes trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight and support decision-making. Ensures data integrity and identifies corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Financial Internal Controls: Applies internal control frameworks to assess and mitigate financial reporting risks and support compliance.
• Financial Regulations Acumen: Interprets applicable regulations (tax, banking, pension, local accounting standards) to ensure compliance and educate stakeholders on implications.

Qualifications

External Requirements

• High school diploma or secondary education certificate, or equivalent experience meeting regulatory standards.

Internal / Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (preferred but not mandatory).

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reconciliation processes.
• Ability to prepare and analyze basic financial statements and journal entries.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial data analysis tools.
• Understanding of costing and pricing fundamentals (internal requirement).
• Strong documentation and audit-preparation skills.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and meet deadlines.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Experience

External Requirement

• Some work experience or intermediate-level accounting knowledge gained through education, training, or on-the-job exposure.

Internal Requirement

• Prior experience supporting operational accounting, costing, pricing, or audit requirements.