Assistant Accountant-General Ledger

Our Client in the Port of Spain area is permanently onboard Assistant Accountant-General Ledger.

Our Client in the Port of Spain area is permanently onboard Assistant Accountant-General Ledger.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8AM to 4PM
Salary- $ 8,000
Job Summary

This role will be responsible for the managing the Payroll, Fixed Asset Register, Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts while providing essential support to the Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll:

· Process payroll by verifying, calculating and inputting employee pay and deductions, and generating appropriate documentation

· Maintain the confidentiality of employee and payroll information

· Prepare statutory and other deductions, summarize and submit for payment via check or ach (Health Surchage, PAYE, NIS, external deductions)

· Prepare the payroll and associated payroll accounts, including employee loan account, reconciliations.

· Reconcile accumulated wages to generate annual TD4 slips and issue same

Fixed Asset Register:

· Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register accurately.

· Calculate and journalize the monthly depreciation.

· Conduct a Fixed Asset verification exercise yearly.

Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts:

· Prepare the Bank Reconciliations of bank accounts monthly

· Maintain, update and reconcile the Deferred Income and Deferred Cost schedule monthly

· Reconcile and balance accounts to general ledger monthly

Other Accounting Duties:

· Prepare, generate and file bi-monthly VAT returns and quarterly taxes

· Maintain and update requirement for Tenders

· Support in the review of accounts payables and receivables transactions as requested

· Assist with inventory stock count

· Assist with external audit

· To perform any duties which are related to the above as requested by Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Ability to work as part of a team and take direction accurately.

· Analytical thinker and problem solver.

· Competent IT skills, particularly proficiency with spreadsheet software.

· High level of accuracy.

· Organized in a manner that is easily followed or read by others.

· Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information.

· Administrative skills.

Qualifications and Experience

· Minimum: Accounting Degree or ACCA Level 2.

· A minimum of three (3) years’ experiences an accounting environment.

· An ability to work in fast paced environment.

· Experience in Microsoft Business Central or Great Plains.

· Appreciation of basic principles in finance, accounting, human resources, marketing, information technology, etc

Competencies

· Accounting and Reporting

· Processing and Recording Financial Transactions

· Reconciliation and Analysis

· Auditing

· Attention to Detail

· Fostering Communication

· Digital Literacy

· Information Gathering and Processing

Disclaimer: Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience will be considered for this position. Thank you for your understanding.

Job Ref: RS