General Accountant – IFRS

We are seeking a detail\-oriented and experienced <\/span><\/span>General Accountant \- IFRS<\/span><\/span><\/b> with a strong understanding of <\/span><\/span>International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)<\/span><\/span><\/b> to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, performing reconciliations, and supporting month\-end and year\-end closing processes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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This role requires a proactive professional with strong analytical skills, an excellent command of <\/span><\/span>English<\/span><\/span><\/b>, and hands\-on experience using <\/span><\/span>Xero<\/span><\/span><\/b> and <\/span><\/span>advanced Excel functions. <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Financial Reporting<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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  • Prepare and review <\/span><\/span>monthly and annual financial statements<\/span><\/span><\/b> in compliance with IFRS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and statutory requirements.<\/span><\/span>Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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  • Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and supplier payments accurately and on time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Manage <\/span><\/span>customer invoicing<\/span><\/span><\/b>, collections, and credit control.<\/span>
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  • Maintain proper aging reports and ensure timely follow\-ups on outstanding balances.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    Banking, Payments & Reconciliations<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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    • Perform <\/span><\/span>daily and monthly bank reconciliations<\/span><\/span><\/b>, ensuring accuracy of cash and bank balances.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Manage <\/span><\/span>payment cycles<\/span><\/span><\/b>, verify approvals, and process payments in multiple currencies if applicable.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub\-ledgers (AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Month\-End & Year\-End Closing<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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      • Prepare <\/span><\/span>journal entries<\/span><\/span><\/b>, accruals, and prepayments.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Review trial balances and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Support the preparation of management reports and financial analysis.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Tools & Systems<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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        • Maintain financial data and reports using <\/span><\/span>Xero accounting software<\/span><\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Utilize <\/span><\/span>Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, conditional formulas)<\/span><\/span><\/b> for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Ensure data integrity and support integration with other business systems where relevant.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Requirements<\/h3>

          Qualifications & Requirements <\/span>
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          Education & Certification<\/b><\/span>
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          • Bachelor\u2019s degree in <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Accounting, Finance, or a related field<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Solid knowledge and experience with <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>IFRS standards<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> is required.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            Experience<\/b><\/span>
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            • 2\u20134 years<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> of progressive accounting experience, preferably in an international or multi\-entity environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            • Proven experience in <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>preparing IFRS\-compliant financial statements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            • Hands\-on experience with <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Xero<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>QuickBooks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>, or other cloud\-based accounting systems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            • Strong understanding of <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>AP/AR processes, reconciliations, and financial controls<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>.
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              Skills<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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              • Excellent command of English<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> \u2013 both written and verbal, with strong communication and reporting skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              • Advanced proficiency in <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Microsoft Excel<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> (formulas, pivot tables, data validation, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              • Integrity, accountability, and a proactive attitude.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                Preferred Attributes<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                • Experience in working with <\/span>multi\-currency<\/span> and <\/span>multi\-entity structures<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>
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                • Familiarity with <\/span>tax compliance <\/span>
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                • Experience in <\/span>process improvement and automation initiatives<\/span>.<\/span>
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                • Comfortable working in <\/span>remote, multicultural teams<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  Benefits<\/h3>
                  • A high\-energy, inclusive work culture with flat hierarchies and a startup mindset backed by the resources of a stable organization<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  • Competitive salary and flexible work\-life balance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  • Generous paid leave (annual and sick leave)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  • Engaging team activities, including company trips, celebrations, and more<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  • A globally scoped role with exposure to international markets<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  • A collaborative environment where colleagues feel more like friends<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  • \u2026and many other perks to help you grow personally and professionally.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                    APPLICATION: <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Interested candidates please send your CV via email:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>careers@adstartmedia.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                    We thank all candidates of interest. However, only the shortlisted will be contacted. For more information, please also find us on our<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span>and<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>
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