General Ledger, Executive

About Us: 

CapBay operates an award-winning Supply Chain Finance and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Financing platform. We facilitate inclusive business financing, using existing trade data and relationships. Through our proprietary credit-decisioning model, businesses of all sizes can obtain short-term financing while banks and investors can participate in high-quality financing deals. You can find out more about us at www.capbay.com

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented General Ledger (GL) Executive to join our finance team. The GL Executive will support the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and assisting in the month-end close process. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the financial success of a dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Assist in maintaining and updating the General Ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by preparing and posting journal entries.
• Perform regular account reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts, including cash, bank, and intercompany accounts.
• Assist in preparing financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial data and timely reporting.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies in the General Ledger, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary financial documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies in all GL-related tasks.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of GL processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with other departments to gather financial data for reporting and reconciliation purposes.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and reporting requirements as needed.

Requirements:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent qualification in Accounting/Finance, advanced certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, ICAEW) is advantageous.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in General Ledger or a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (such as Oracle NetSuite) and advanced MS Excel skills is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with team members and other departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, particularly during the month-end close.
• A proactive problem-solver with a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with financial audits and tax regulations is a plus.
• Knowledge of automation tools or interest in process improvement is desirable.