Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

The Assistant Accountant is required to oversee the accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedures. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the finance department, group accountant, and management team by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks, assisting in preparation of budgets, maintaining reports and providing accurate and timely financial information to management to support effective decision making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the General Manager, Group Accountant and wider finance team
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Verification of all Bank Charges on bank statements to GL
• Verification of all Deposit on bank statements to GL
• Verification of all withdrawals on bank statements to GL
• Preparing G.C.T. return and payroll statutory returns
• Ensuring that all statutory reports are completed in time and error free, including Payroll Tax and G.C.T. Returns.
• Prepare bank deposits
• Aid accounting staff and department with day-to-day accounting duties across the group
• Prepare and perform accounting transactions in accordance with the approved coding system.
• Assist in the external audits by facilitating and providing accounting records and schedules to the external auditors.
• Ensure accounting records are properly filed and securely stored.
• Ensuring that systems are in place for the accurate and timely recording of Company transactions.
• Direction, supervision and performance management of Accounting Assistants as applicable.
• Managing Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables and Inventory
• Assisting management in the annual budget exercise
• Preparation of payrolls.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory obligations.
• Submit accounts receivable report on a monthly basis and ensure outstanding balances are kept within agreed levels.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Management and Group Accountant.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• ACCA Level II / Degree in Accounting with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an accounting environment, two (2) of which must be at a supervisory level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Any combination of knowledge, skills and experience will be considered.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strongly detail-oriented with a heavy focus on maintaining accuracy and integrity of accounts
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent communication and “people” skills.
• Organization-the ability to establish priorities and courses of action for self and/or others.
• Flexibility- the ability to adjust to changing needs, adapt to different people, willingness to do whatever is necessary to get the task done.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to confidently engage with various levels of staff across the company.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to adhere to deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills with an ability to mentor and delegate as needed.
• Highly organized approach to work and ability to multi–task and prioritize effectively with demonstrable ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in performing the required tasks associated with Tax Administration Authority of Jamaica