Assistant Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing adjusting entries (recording expenses that have occurred but aren't yet recorded in the bookkeeping process)
• Preparing company financial statements
• Analyzing costs of operations
• Aiding the business owner in understanding the impact of financial decisions
• Recording financial transactions, posting debits and credits
• Producing invoices
• Maintaining and balancing subsidiaries, general ledgers, and historical accounts
• Managing all accounting transactions
• Preparing budget forecasts
• Handling monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Reconciling accounts payable and receivable
• Ensuring timely bank payments
• Computing taxes and preparing tax returns
• Managing balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Reporting on the company's financial health and liquidity
• Auditing financial transactions and documents
• Reinforcing financial data confidentiality and conducting database backups when necessary
• Complying with financial policies and regulations

Qualifications & Requirements

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
• Additional certification (CPA or CIFA) is a plus
• At least 1 year of work experience as an Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills