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General Accountant

Role Overview

The role of General Accountant is essential to the financial management of a company. This position, which is vital in the financial landscape, acts as a liaison between different departments, ensuring the accuracy of accounts and efficient day-to-day management.

In the role of General Accountant, the individual is responsible for implementing the company's accounting policy, in line with the finance department. This role is of crucial importance within the company, particularly in terms of managing and monitoring accounts and financial data.

The position of General Accountant in an SME or mid-sized company covers several aspects of the company's accounting, including managing customer and supplier accounts, cash flow management and preparing the balance sheet. This role requires strong accounting skills and higher education in accounting.

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Alternative Job Titles

  • Management Controller
  • Supplier Accountant
  • Client Accountant
  • Chief Accountant

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Main Responsibilities

In their role as General Accountant, the individual is responsible for managing the company's accounting data and anticipating accounting needs. They assess the potential impact of new accounting policies or procedures before they are implemented.

As a General Accountant, they are also responsible for maintaining the company's accounts in compliance with regulations. They identify the need for changes and orchestrate their implementation. This account management role often involves supervising several accounting activities and reporting on the progress of tasks to the finance department.

Competencies

 

  • Expertise in general accounting: proven ability to effectively manage company accounts is essential for the position of Chief Accountant.
  • Proficiency in accounting management software: strong skills in the use of accounting software are crucial for this position.
  • Knowledge of business law: in-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations is necessary in the role of General Accountant.
  • Ability to analyse and solve problems: the ability to identify accounting problems, analyse their causes, develop effective solutions and implement them is an essential asset for this position.
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Education & Training

For this position, training in accounting is often required.

  • Two-year post-secondary programmes such as the Bachelor’s-level diploma in Accounting and Management.
  • Three-year post-secondary programmes such as the Diploma in Accounting and Management are generally recommended.

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