Assistant Accountant
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparation of period end journals for reporting entities
• Preparation of analysis and commentary and key account balances for assistance with period end close
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal and external reporting requirements ensuring fit for auditing purposes
• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Posting of daily cash receipts to customer accounts
• Assist with preparation of cost center tracker decks
• Assist with year-end statutory account and audit process
• Support with ad-hoc monthly and quarterly reporting
• Undertakes such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time to support the department and business activities.
• Acknowledge responsibility to ensure an effective Quality Management System in order to achieve Quality Objectives.
Competencies
• Competent, conscientious, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently across multiple teams, an excellent Team Player
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a logical manner with high volumes of data
• Tenacious attitude with a proactive approach and able to work independently
• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written
• Previous track record of working to deadlines
• Able to work independently and confidence in taking initiative
• Adaptable and willingness to take on new tasks and challenges
• The ability to prioritize and change priorities at short notice
Knowledge and Experience
• Typical Years of Experience- Experience in a finance function is desirable but not essential
• Minimum Expected Education- A levels or similar equivalent – Accountancy/Business/Mathematics
• Additional Information-Strong verbal and numerical skills , competent with excel and large volumes of data