About this role
Role Overview
- The Junior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely month-end closings, coordinating with external accountants, and supporting statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- The role provides reliable accounting support to the Finance Manager and helps maintain financial integrity through proper reconciliations, documentation, and adherence to accounting standards.
- Accounting Record and review accounting entries to ensure accuracy and timely posting across all entities.
- Perform reconciliations for banks, intercompany accounts, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger accounts.
- Maintain accounting schedules and provide supporting documentation for month-end close.
- Support the timely completion of month-end closing activities, including accruals, adjustments, journals, and reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet schedules) for internal/third-party review.
- Review supplier invoices for correct accounting treatment and VAT coding.
- Ensure proper accounting for service-company invoices (management fees, recharges, cost allocations).
- Support the preparation of annual financial statements by compiling schedules and supporting reports.
- Ensure the accounting system remains clean, structured, and aligned with group policies.
- Collaborate with PSP/Provider reconciliation staff to ensure accurate monthly revenue and fee recognition.
- Coordinate with local tax advisors in different countries to ensure timely filing of VAT/GST, corporate tax, and statutory accounts.
- Ensure that all required filings and compliance deadlines across jurisdictions are met.
- Prepare and submit mandatory financial reports to regulators and licensing bodies across different jurisdictions.
- Prepare audit-ready files, ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting documents.
- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors during year-end group audits.
- Participate in the development and implementation of internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience in finance roles
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and regulatory requirements
- Hands-on Approach: Willingness to be involved in the day-to-day operations of the finance department, especially in a growing company
- Analytical Skills: Capable of analysing financial data, identifying trends, and making recommendations based on insights
- Operational Efficiency: Ability to optimize finance processes and systems, driving improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
- Nice to have: Previous experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., gambling, financial services) is preferred
- Relevant certifications (ACCA, CIMA, etc.) is a plus
- Financial Expertise: Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS, GAPSME)
- Tax and Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with tax laws, VAT regulations, and statutory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions