JUNIOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (Contract)

  • Accounting, Finance
  • Full time, Contract
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • 2 hour(s) ago

Job Overview

Date Posted:
Posted 2 hour(s) ago
Experience:
2 years
Salary:
Undisclosed
Location:
La Brea or Point Fortin
Expiration date:
07/14/2026
Job Description:
POSITION: JUNIOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
 
Roles and responsibilities:
• Performing general Accounts Payable functions which includes verifying, computing, facilitating and generating payments via ACH, wire transfer and automated cheques for both TTD and USD invoices in a timely manner.
• Submission of daily payment tracker.
• Maintaining and managing of proper filing system for soft copy payables documents
• Liaising with and maintaining food relationships between internal departments and external vendors.
• Updating payment records in Maximo.
• Accurate and timely processing of all payments which as a result fosters good relationships between the company and all vendors including statutory government bodies.
• Demonstrate principles of ethics through Integrity, Objectivity, Professional Competence and Due Care, Confidentiality and Professional Behaviour.
• Going above and beyond when required to meet individual and/or team deadlines and deliverables.
• Compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Clear and concise communication with all internal and external contacts.
• Demonstration of a high-performance attitude and behaviours in the performance of duties.
• Perform any other related duties as required to support the Finance Department’s achievement of the company’s goals and objectives as requested.
 
Education and Experience:
• At least level 1 ACCA or CAT accounting qualification or BSc. Accounting or related field.
• 2 – 3 years’ work experience in an accounting environment with payables experience
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with an accounting software.
• Experience working with MAXIMO would be an asset.
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience and knowledge to TGU’s processes and systems would be an asset.