Assistant Accountant

  • Accounting
  • Permanent Full Time
  • San Fernando
  • 06/23/2025

Job Overview

Date Posted:
Posted 06/23/2025
Experience:
Entry Level
Salary:
Undisclosed
Location:
San Fernando
Expiration date:
06/30/2025
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly reports.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and prepayments.
  • Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Prepares bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation.
  • Calculate monthly inventory valuations.
  • Assist in preparing audit schedules and liaising with auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
  • File and maintain financial records and documents.
  • Respond to queries from internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Support other ad hoc finance-related tasks as required.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or pursuing a professional qualification like ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
  • At least 1–2 years of accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage,).
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.