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Senior Accountant (Sri Lanka)

⚡About Thera

Thera is building the de facto platform for global startups to manage their workforce. Our founding team is ex-Amazon and ex-Palantir. We’re looking for a Senior Accountant in Sri Lanka to join our growing team.

We're fresh off a seed round and backed by some of the world's leading investors: Y Combinator, Oliver Jung, Bayhouse Capital, 10x Founders, Amino Capital, Zillionize, House Capital, and many notable angels.

🏆 Key Responsibilities

Lead all accounting and month-end close activities, including required general ledger journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and allocations
Manage all AR/AP activities and conduct cash flow analyses
Ensure that all items have been classified and categorized properly
Provide accurate and timely financial reports, statements, and analysis to support decision-making at all levels of the organization
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
Keep abreast of technical accounting whitepapers, policy changes, and required process refinements
Manage and coordinate all audit activities
Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure effective financial management
Identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement and implement appropriate measures
Assist with ad hoc tasks as needed

📈 Requirements

Language: Professional fluency in English, with excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking)
Experience: 4+ years of experience in the accounting and finance sector; Big four or national accounting firm audit experience is preferred
Essential Skills:
- Proficiency with QBO preferred
- Fully qualified in CA/CPA/CFA is a plus
Education: Undergraduate degree preferably in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance/Accounting

🚀 Bonus Points