General Accountability:
Reporting to the Assistant Accountant/Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Technician is generally accountable for the provision of a range of routine and established clerical accounting services in support of the effective operations of the accounting function at ASCU. 

The range of clerical duties include but are not limited to Bank Reconciliations, Petty Cash management, VAT remittances, Fixed Asset Register transactions and related statutory accounting actions of routine and general accounting functions as well as those specific to the business of credit unions.

 Specific Accountabilities

1. Routinely processes all basic accounting transactions consistent with ASCU’s core business activity.

2. Updates and reconciles Fixed Asset Register.

3. Updates, verifies and reconciles physical inventory.

4. Prepares bi-monthly VAT Returns.

5. Manages/reconciles Petty Cash float.

6. Undertakes periodic FIP reconciliations

7. Enters specified member data in member accounts.

8. Performs general packaging of documents/filing of financial records as required.

9. Prepares Monthly Bank Reconciliations.

10. Performs general clerical duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications:

• Pursuing CAT, ACCA Level I, or equivalent accounting/finance certification 

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a computerised accounting environment in a similar role. 

• Proficient in Microsoft spreadsheet applications and accounting software including Emortelle. 

• Prior experience in a customer oriented financial institution would be an asset

Specific Skills/Experience and/or Knowledge:

• Team player. 

• Target oriented. 

• Sound problem solving, time management and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Strong customer relationship management skills.

• Capable of working with minimum supervision.