Accounting Assistant - Contract 3 months

Accounting Assistant - 3 month contract

Position: Junior Accounting Assistant

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform general Accounts Payable functions, including verifying, computing, facilitating, and generating payments via ACH, wire transfer, and automated cheques for both TTD and USD invoices promptly.
• Submit daily payment tracker.
• Maintain and manage a proper filing system for soft copy payables documents.
• Liaise with and maintain good relationships between internal departments and external vendors.
• Update payment records in Maximo.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payments, fostering 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.
• Go above and beyond when required to meet individual and/or team deadlines and deliverables.
• Comply with all statutory requirements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with all internal and external contacts.
• Demonstrate 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.

Education and Experience:

• At least Level 1 ACCA or CAT accounting qualification or BSc. in Accounting or a related field.
• 2 – 3 years of work experience in an accounting environment with payables experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with accounting software.
• Experience working with MAXIMO would be an asset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.