Accounting Assistant

Recruitment of an Accounting Assistant

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AND THOSE HOLDING VALID AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY. MUST BE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY AT THE PRESENT TIME.

Our client located in Port of Spain is seeking to fill the position of an Accounting Assistant 

Salary range: 

Assistant Accountant- $6500

Must have at least ACCA Level I completed

KEY DUTIES:

Prepares journal entries for posting to the General Ledger
 Check all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable batches before
posting to the general ledger
 Reconcile all General Ledger accounts as assigned & prepares Bank
reconciliations
 Verify VAT & Business Levy computation
 Prepare Audit File
 Maintain Fixed Asset File
 Prepare reports to government institutions (Central Statistical Office)
 Ensure that penalties are not incurred for late or for submission of
inaccurate date
 Check and verify Company’s weekly payroll, in consultation with
Payroll Officer
 Preparation of Wire transfers
 Performs inter-company reconciliation
 Verification of Cheque payments to suppliers
 Verification of all Local & Foreign Transfers & Wire Transfers
 Checking of payments to Comptroller of Customs and Excise
 To learn and assist in all General Ledger, Foreign Payables & Payroll
Functions and any other Accounting Related Functions eg Accounts
Receivable & Local Accounts Payables.
 Observe all Occupational Safety and Health regulations as per company
policy
 Any other related duties as assigned by the Group Finance Manager

Qualifications: Experience: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 Seven O’Levels including Mathematics & English
 Should have completed ACCA Level 1 or the equivalent and should be
currently pursuing ACCA Level 2 or the equivalent
 At least 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity
 Computer literacy
 Team Player.
 Organized and systematic work ethics
 Must be able to communicate properly

INTERESTED, QUALIFIED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT.