Accountant at Xcene Research

Job Purpose

• In sustaining the vision of Xcene Research in the healthcare space, the Accountant is responsible for the general financial accounting activities of the organization primarily interpreting accounting data and preparing journal entries. These activities also include general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, prepares annual statutory accounts and other compliance related activities, pays supplier invoices, collects remittances, reimburses travel/other expenses done on behalf of the company, revenue and asset accounting and reconciliation of accounts, and cost analyses.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide recommendations to improve existing processes and financial systems and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
• Participate in or manage Finance work efficiency related projects as needed.
• Develop, implement and/or maintain one or more accounting modules (A/R, A/P, Fixed Assets, General Ledger).
• Manage timely completion of detailed accounts reconciliation and follow-up/resolving open items for specified tasks.
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of technical accounting skills.
• Ensure that accounting records are thoroughly maintained in preparation for independent audits.
• Assist in the enhancement, development, and implementation of process initiatives related to month-end close, financial reporting, business operations and process improvement.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.

Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting software.
• Ability to identify financial issues and execute mitigating actions.
• Good analytical and numeracy skills.
• Confidentiality.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-1 years of experience with a thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.