Regional Senior Accountant

Summary

Join Velocity Global as a Regional Senior Accountant - APAC/ME, a fully remote position based in India. You will be part of a growing company, contributing to daily finance operations and process improvements. Responsibilities include monthly close processes, financial statement preparation, tax return review, and forecasting. You will work across entities in the Middle East/South Asia region, collaborating with a global team. This role requires a strong accounting background, relevant professional qualifications, and experience in month-end close processes. The position offers a remote work environment and a range of benefits.

Requirements

• BA/BS/Masters in Finance/Accounting or equivalent working experience required
• Relevant professional qualification in finance such as CA/ACCA/CPA required
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience required
• Business proficiency in the English language required
• In-depth understanding of accounting month close, accounts payable and reconciliation processes

Responsibilities

• Help with the local month-end close processes and maintenance of general ledgers
• Ensure accurate monthly financial reporting deliverables, including reconciliations, balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements
• Analyze accounting data to produce financial insights and forecasts
• Oversight and support of daily finance operations within the APAC - ME Region
• Prepare, record, and review Journal entries
• Research and review invoices, payments, and expenses
• Perform monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations to provide an accurate monthly accounting close process, including the review of Accounts Payable, Accruals, payroll liabilities accounts
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company procedures, and regulations
• Work with local Vendors to help prepare local statutory financial statements for relevant assigned entities, along with participating in any required financial statement audits
• Work with local Vendors to assist with the preparation and review of Tax filings on a monthly/quarterly basis (including VAT, WHT returns)
• Identify and assist with process improvements projects across the Region
• Help with special projects based on the needs of the finance department
• Work with a wider global team and across different time zones

Preferred Qualifications

• Foreign currency translation experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and NetSuite experience preferred
• Promote effective interaction with all levels of personnel
• Display appropriate ethical knowledge through extraordinary integrity and professional conduct

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off + Parental Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance (where applicable)
• Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan
• WFH Stipend