Assistant Accountant

  • Accounting, Finance
  • Full time, Permanent Full Time
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • 03/03/2026
  • Undisclosed
  • Featured
  • Urgent

Job Overview

Date Posted:
Posted 03/03/2026
Experience:
5 years
Salary:
TTD Undisclosed
Location:
Cunupia or Caroni
Expiration date:
03/13/2026
  • Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    Cash & Cash Equivalents
  • Prepare daily bank reconciliations
  • Monthly reconciliation of credit card accounts
  • Management of TTD petty cash
  • Preparation of weekly deposits

 

  • Accounts Payables & Receivables:
  • Processing of vendor invoices
  • General Ledger to Subledger reconciliations
  • Recording of incoming payments
  • Liaising with customers regarding outstanding balances


  • Financial Transaction Processing:
  • Enter journal entries into the general ledger
  • Review daily sales, for accuracy ensuring that sales, vat balances, journalize entries
  • Review and verify monthly credit notes, before entering on the accounting software


  • Inventory:
  • Co-ordinate periodic stock counts
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies
  • General Ledger to Subledger reconciliation
  • Reconciliation of the Good in Transit account


  • Payroll:
  • Preparation of wages for casual workers
  • Data entry for monthly payroll processing


  • Month-End & Year-End Support
  • Prepare schedules and supporting documents
  • Assist with financial reports
  • Support audit preparation by gathering necessary documentation

 

  • Statutory Requirements:
  • Submission of payroll deductions
  • Preparation and submission of Value added Tax
  • Preparation and submission of Quarterly Taxes


  • Mandatory Job Qualifications and Skills:
  • 5+ years’ accounting experience required.
  • ACCA qualifications (completed Level 2 at a minimum)
  • Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks will be an asset.
  • Experience in inventory will be an asset.
  • Proficient in MS Office with advanced MS Excel experience, with particular focus on reconciliations.
  • Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Results oriented individual with great problem-solving skills and takes a high level of initiative.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Maintains a high level of professionalism.