Senior Accountant

**About Zeal**:
Zeal is addressing the critical challenge of untapped transactional data. At the moment, whenever a transaction is processed on a POS terminal (payment card machine), physical retailers have no idea who the paying customer is, unless they use a loyalty program. Think of when you go to a supermarket and you pay by card, unless you go to a supermarket that has a loyalty program and you get your loyalty card out, the POS terminal doesn't tell the retailer if you're a new or returning customer, demographics, gender, etc. Unlike e-ecommerce, in physical retail customer identification always had to be a separate step because the payment terminal is not built to self-identify the paying customer. Hence, a plethora of valuable data is lost or underutilized. With Zeal's advanced Smart POS plugin, the company integrates with POS terminals globally to provide payment acquirers and ISVs with a unique differentiator for their POS terminals. The merchants of our partners benefit from world-class data, analytics & tools to predict consumer behavior using Artificial Intelligence, enabling merchants to unlock the full potential of transactional data.

**About The Role**:
We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team and take the lead in financial transparency and compliance. As a Senior Accountant, you'll prepare financial statements, manage accounts payable and receivable, and conduct essential financial analysis. In addition, drive process improvements, ensure tax compliance, and mentor junior team members as you contribute to our financial success.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with the finance team to develop annual budgets and forecasts, tracking performance against targets and making recommendations for improvements.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions and payments.
- Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and prepare journal entries as needed.
- Manage tax-related activities, including tax planning, preparation, and compliance, ensuring adherence to tax laws and regulations.
- Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost analysis, and profitability analysis, to support informed decision-making.
- Coordinate and assist with external audits, providing documentation and explanations as required.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.
- Stay current with financial regulations and industry trends to ensure the company's compliance with relevant laws and standards.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Proven experience (4+ years) in accounting and finance roles, with a focus on fintech or financial services preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including GAAP and IFRS.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as QuickBooks, Excel, and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience with fintech-specific accounting and reporting practices is a plus.

**What You'll Love About Us**:

- Our office culture is casual, fun and social.
- Work that stays at work: genuine work/life balance served here
- Health Benefits: Medical insurance.
- Flexible Work Setup.
- You will have the freedom to try new ideas & experiment.