Assistant Accountant

Job Title:
ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT
Employer:
SOL PETROLEUM
B
AHAMA
S
LIMITED
Location:
BAHAMAS
Available to:
Yes
Current Sol staff
Yes
External Applicants
Reports to:
Fin
ancial Controller-Northern Roc
Subordinates:
N/A
Purpose:
Support the Finance Department with accounts payable and accounts
receivable activities. Interface also internally with all departments
Accountabilities
:
Review payment requests and account coding for completeness and
accuracy.
Ensure approval of payable documents (contract agreements, purchase
orders, etc.)
are in compliance with
the Authority Matrix and company
policies.
Prepare and process payment vouchers, supporting vendor invoices and other related documentation, ensuring accuracy of account coding
Receipt collections from customers (direct deposits, transfers) and apply payments.
Record and apply cash receipts from customers into the ERP system in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring that funds are deposited daily to the bank account.
Assist with the creation of debit and credit memos, as needed.
Prepare monthly Bank Accounts reconciliations.
Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments.
Prepare monthly tax returns - GST, Business Tax, Contract Tax, and
duties.
L
iaise with Broker for timely processing of monthly custom entries for
duty-paid and duty-free fuel.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts.
Provides accounting assistance to other team members, as required.
Manage the computer room, telephone system and liaise with the IT Manager
Perform any other accounting and/or administrative function as requested by the Supervisor
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration with major in accounting
or finance required with minimum accounting experience of 2-3 years.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively, to listen and get clarification
responding well to questions.
Ability to solve problems involving specific variables in common situations.
Strong interpersonal and interface management skills while dealing
with cross-functional business teams.
Internal and external customer service oriented a must.
Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations; respond promptly either by
email or phone.
Broad knowledge of computer software, including MS Office 2007 with
intermediate to expert knowledge on management of Excel, Word and
PowerPoint required.
Knowledge of MS Dynamics Great Plains a plus.
Strong team orientation balanced with the ability to work
independently and under pressure with focus on project/duties
completion within agreed deadlines required.
Other Competency Requirements:
A strong work ethic, high level of enthusiasm and ability to excel in a flexible,
fast paced environment.
Other Information:
In addition to basic salary
,
the successful applicant shall receive any applicable job grade allowances and be eligible to participate in the SOL Group Pension Scheme and its Group Health and Life Insurance Scheme.
Application Procedures:
Applications
must
be submitted by completing the Sol Job Application Form available on the Sol website at <solpetroleum.com> and submitted via e-mail to
<[email hidden]>
.
Applicants must complete all the requested information to be considered. Certified copies of relevant certificates will be requested for those applications under consideration. Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.