Accounting Assistant 1

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Job Title: Accounting Assistant 1
Location: Port of Spain
Industry: Insurance
Salary:$ 7,274.46
Employment Type: Contract
 
Position Summary
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for performing routine and repetitive clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties, following established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
Key Accountabilities
•     Provide prompt and professional customer service, demonstrating courtesy and initiative in line with company policies
•     Serve internal and external customers effectively and efficiently
•     Conduct various reconciliations
•     Prepare payments
•     Print, batch, sort cheques, and obtain signatories
•     Sort, stamp, and distribute departmental mail
•     File cash summaries, cheque copies, and deposit slips
•     Maintain filing of journals and vouchers

Job Specification

Behavioural Competencies
•     Accuracy: Ensures data is error-free
•     Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in task completion and resource organization
•     Communication – Open: Encourages timely, high-quality information flow
•     Communication – Oral & Written: Clearly expresses ideas in individual or group settings
•     Customer Focus: Prioritizes customer needs and builds strong relationships
•     Decision Making: Applies procedures with interpretation for exceptions
•     Critical Judgement: Uses limited information and sound judgment to meet goals
•     Drive for Results: Strives to exceed internal/external standards of excellence
•     Teamwork: Collaborates effectively for mutually beneficial solutions
•     Planning & Organizing / Time Management: Systematically sets priorities and goals for productivity

Education & Training Requirements

Education & Qualifications
•     5 O’ Levels including Mathematics, English & Accounts
•     3 A’ Levels
•     CAT or ACCA Level 1
Training
•     Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
•     Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience
•     Minimum of 1 year relevant experience or any equivalent combination of experience and/or qualifications