General Ledger Accountant

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Job Description

General Accountant manages a company's overall financial health by handling daily transactions, maintaining ledgers, preparing financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), ensuring tax compliance, and analyzing data to support business decisions, covering duties from bookkeeping and bank reconciliations to budgeting and reporting for month/year-end close and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger: Maintain and update the general ledger, preparing journal entries.

• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns (e.g., VAT, Withholding Tax) and ensure adherence to regulations.

• Auditing & Compliance: Support internal/external audits, ensure accounting policies are followed, and maintain financial security.

• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, costs, and ROI, aiding strategic decisions.

• Month/Year-End Close: Support the closing process, including accruals and adjustments.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Transaction Management: Process accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR), manage cash flow, and handle bank reconciliations.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).

• Proficiency in accounting software and data entry.

• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and detail-oriented skills.

• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is typically required.

Typical Duties

• Processing invoices, payments, and receipts.

• Managing payroll and related reporting.

• Reconciling bank statements and company accounts.

• Creating and presenting financial reports to management.

• Coordinating with other departments and external parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance General knowledge of accounting principles - required
• Minimum 4 years of related professional experience in Accounting / Finance – required (if this  experience is within an SSC environment it is an advantage)
• Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have) 

Additional Information

For Pooling

Hybrid Setup