About The Role

VACANCY

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Your role : The Assistant Accountant operates within the Accounting department, extending direct support to the Group Financial Officer and senior members of the Accounting team. Key areas in which the Assistant Accountant provides assistance include:

Assisting in the preparation of internal accounts for use in financial statements and management reports
Preparing cash flow statements and tracking cash balances as required
Providing reconciliations to Management in a timely manner
Assisting with the preparation of weekly and monthly payrolls as necessary
Balancing all cheque books and providing cash flow statements as required
Preparing monthly expense reports and supporting schedules
Preparing all bank reconciliations and supporting schedules, working papers and other reconciliations as requested
Timely preparation of all Government deductions as well as monthly VAT/refund claims
Ensuring the preparation of all legislative returns (PAYE and NIS) in a timely manner

Skills, qualifications and experience required

First degree in Accounting or a related field
Current enrolment in or completion of a recognized Accounting designation
A minimum of two (2) consecutive years’ practical accounting experience would be an asset
Strong command of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Knowledge of payroll software
Detail and goal oriented
Ability to self-manage amidst conflicting deadlines
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information