Description:
Job Opportunity: Junior Accountant
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance /
- CMA / ACCA Aspirants – Preferred
- Work experience: 0-2 Years
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Productivity & Efficiency
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependability & Reliability
- Proficient in ERP Software & MS Excel
Job Description:
Assisting with Financial Statements:
- Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
General Ledger Maintenance:
- Assisting with general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
- Updating and verifying account balances to maintain accurate records.
Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Handling invoices, payments, and receivables under supervision.
- Reconciling vendor statements and preparing payment schedules.
Expense Tracking and Reporting:
- Reviewing employee expense reports and verifying receipts for accuracy.
- Ensuring compliance with the company’s expense policy.
Data Entry and Transaction Processing:
- Entering financial transactions into accounting software accurately.
- Assisting with coding and categorizing transactions.
Bank Reconciliations:
- Performing monthly bank reconciliations.
- Investigating discrepancies and assisting with corrective actions.
Audit Support:
- Assisting in the preparation of audit documents and reports.
- Coordinating with external auditors for required documentation.
Budget Assistance:
- Supporting the Chief Accountant in budget preparation and forecasting.
- Assisting with budget variance analysis.
Tax Compliance:
- Assisting in the preparation of tax returns and compliance reports.
- Gathering relevant data and supporting documents for tax filings.
Financial Analysis:
- Assisting with basic financial analysis to identify trends or variances.
- Preparing financial data summaries for review.
Maintaining Accounting Systems:
- Ensuring data is up-to-date in the accounting software.
- Suggesting system improvements for more efficient processes.
Policy and Procedure Compliance:
- Ensuring adherence to corporate policies and accounting procedures.
- Supporting the Chief Accountant in developing or revising financial protocols.
Other Administrative Support:
- Handling administrative tasks related to the accounting department.
- Assisting with documentation and filing as needed.