Accounting Assistant (Real-Estate Sector)

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Our client is one of the longest established Real-Estate specialists based in Barbados. Due to growth, they are seeking to recruit a proven professional to join the accounting team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation of financial accounts, managing all areas of the accounts, ensuring statutory compliance for VAT, NIS, PAYE, Income Tax and Audit for residential and commercial clients. 
• Preparation/oversight of monthly accounts for FM clients, preparing the payroll, managing the flow of client funds, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and any other assigned duties that may arise.
• Keep all client accounting current and accurate in advance of deadlines.
• Deliver monthly reports to the Facilities Management team and landlords in a timely fashion.
• Manage the daily entry of payables for assigned portfolio of clients. Ensuring that obligations are settled in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all spends are approved by the relevant Facility Manager & fall within the parameters of the client’s management agreement.
• As required, issue cheques and receipts for funds received for Corporate/ Commercial Accounts ensuring entries are recorded accurately.
• Enter all cheques written and deposits made for commercial clients in the relevant account database.
• Issue monthly rent invoices for commercial accounts.
• Maintain the current filing system of all accounting information.
• Communicate with members of the Facility Management team regarding financial information and programs needed for the execution of accurate client accounts.
• Communicate with and provide requested information in the requisite format to the external auditors for all clients in the assigned portfolio.
• Act as advisor to the Facilities Management Team, articulate the accounting process regarding various clients’ requirements.
• Attends and participates in training as scheduled.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety rules.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• A Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field. 
• Completed to level 2 of an accredited accounting designation program, or other relevant qualification would be an asset.
• A good working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software would be a definite advantage.
• At least two years prior experience in a similar position.