Accounts & HR Manager

H&S Logiq is looking for an experienced Accounts & HR Manager to lead both the financial and human resource functions of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience managing comprehensive accounting operations, including bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring statutory compliance. Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel skills are essential to customize reports, forecast cash flow, and conduct detailed profitability analyses. This role also involves handling tax return preparation, trade banking activities such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, and audit documentation. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are necessary to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will manage and mentor a team of five, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, compliance with payroll tax regulations, and maintaining employee records through HRIS systems. Additionally, this position requires supervising accounting tasks, resolving financial discrepancies, organizing month-end close processes, managing intra-company ledgers, and coordinating bank reconciliations to ensure the company’s financial health and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle financial accounting and bookkeeping to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Oversee payroll management, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations.
- Customize reports and optimize processes within QuickBooks Online and ERP financial systems.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and profitability reports.
- Lead and supervise a team responsible for accounting and human resources functions, providing guidance and training.
- Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes, maintaining employee records using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoice processing and approval workflows.
- Conduct bank reconciliations, cash applications, and automated transaction matching to maintain accurate financial records.
- Maintain general ledger accounting and ensure accurate month-end close and record-to-report workflows.
- Ensure full tax and statutory compliance, including preparation and filing of tax returns.
- Facilitate audit preparation by organizing financial records and supporting documentation.
- Monitor trade banking activities such as letters of credit (LCs) and bank guarantees to support operational needs.
- Implement and maintain financial controls, promptly resolving discrepancies to uphold data integrity.
- Communicate effectively in English across departments and with external partners to support organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting and human resource management roles.
- Expert knowledge of QuickBooks Online and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of payroll administration and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Experience managing tax return preparation, audit documentation, and trade banking activities.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring a team.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems for employee record management.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage month-end close processes and financial reconciliations.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
While not explicitly stated, candidates with experience in ERP financial systems and a background in handling letters of credit and bank guarantees will be highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to lead a critical function within the company, contributing directly to its financial stability and operational success.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and HR compliance.