General Accountant

Role Overview:

As the General Accountant at Recode World you will be the financial backbone of our company. You ll handle all aspects of the accounting cycle from recording daily financial transactions to managing monthly and yearly financial reporting. You will be responsible for overseeing accounts payable and receivable tracking collections to ensure timely payments and maintaining accurate financial records using Zoho Books and other Zoho tools.

In this role you will also manage cash flow ensuring the company has enough liquidity for daily operations and events and you will work closely with our event managers to track the profitability of each event. Additionally you will be responsible for preparing detailed budgets performing cost control measures and offering financial insights to guide decisionmaking. You will ensure all tax filings and regulatory compliance are handled efficiently and you ll prepare for internal and external audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Accounting: Record and manage all financial transactions including vendor payments invoicing and client billing in Zoho Books.
  
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage budgets for events projects and operations ensuring alignment with financial goals.
  
• Financial Statements: Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements including income statements balance sheets and cash flow reports.
  
• Bookkeeping: Maintain general ledger entries and manage reconciliations (bank credit cards vendors etc.).
  
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices track collections and manage vendor payments.
  
• Track Collections: Monitor and ensure that all client collections are tracked and completed within the set deadlines taking action where needed to avoid delays.
  
• Cash Flow Management: Track cash flow closely and ensure the company has enough liquidity for operations and events.
  
• Payroll Management: Calculate and manage payroll including the handling of taxes deductions and employee benefits.
  
• Tax Compliance: Prepare tax filings and ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
  
• Audit Preparation: Prepare for and manage internal and external audit processes.
  
• Financial Analysis: Provide indepth analysis of financial data to support key decisionmaking by senior management.
  
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Handle all financerelated communication with suppliers and vendors ensuring smooth financial relationships.
  
• Event Budget Tracking: Work closely with event managers to track expenses and revenues for each event providing financial oversight on a perproject basis.
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred but not required).
  
• Experience: 3 years of handson accounting experience preferably in a startup or event industry.
  
• Tech Skills: Expertise in Zoho Books and proficiency in other Zoho systems.
  
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
  
• Financial Expertise: Strong knowledge of financial planning budgeting and tax compliance
  
• Communication: Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for management.
  
• Autonomous: Ability to work independently as the sole finance person in the company.
  

Benefits