KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain general ledgers for companies in the group ensuring all transactions are recorded in the correct general ledgers and that transactions are adequately supported.
• Prepare and enter adjusting journal entries with supports as required to facilitate the timely preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile auxiliary registers of cash inventory and other schedules to the General Ledger monthly.

   Prepare payment vouchers, cheque payments and online payments in a timely manner to ensure all liabilities are settled before the due date, and all transactions are properly recorded, adequately supported by approved documentation.

• Prepare payment confirmations for vendors and clients.
• Monitor and update necessary electronic Finance files on the network so they are backed up, and hard copies for ease of retrieval.
• Support the preparation of monthly balance sheet and income statement schedules.
•  Daily filing of invoices & bank correspondences.
• Prepare schedules for the annual external audit as directed by the Finance Manager
• Assist with the efficient completion of the annual external audit as directed by the Finance Manager
• Relief of accounting assistant
• Perform other related duties as may be required.
  
  

• Proficiency with accounting software packages, namely Quickbooks, and with Microsoft Office software with particular emphasis in Microsoft Excel, and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of office methods and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain accounting records.
• Ability to make accurate arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn continuously.
• Willingness to share knowledge.
• Willingness to change as needed.
• Ability to work in a team and foster teamwork.
• Desire to serve.
• An entrepreneurial work ethic which is both independently proactive and team-oriented.
• Creativity.
• Friendliness.

VALUES

• Integrity and honesty.
• Obedience to laws.
• Preservation of capital.
• Discipline.
• Commitment.
• Self-motivation.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Timely execution of duties
• Development of systems which bring efficiency to the Company.
• Knowledge of both internal and external policies and procedures, industry laws and regulations.
• Legal and ethical compliance.
• Product knowledge as it involves accounts & operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum qualifications:  AAT Diploma/Level 1 ACCA, 5 CXC or O’Level passes including English and Mathematics
• Minimum experience:  One (1) year in a similar position