Accounting Assistant

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, maintaining internal controls, and supporting audit and compliance processes while contributing to efficient financial operations.

Career Opportunity

Accounting Assistant (permanent)

Location: Couva

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• ACCA Level 1 certification
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, including Accounts Payable, bank reconciliation, and account analysis
• Minimum 1 year of experience using accounting software for Accounts Payable functions
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and accounting software
• Knowledge of local taxes and financial regulations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data processing
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Validate and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls
• Prepare and execute vendor payments via cheques, wire transfers, and electronic funds transfer
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding invoices with vendors
• Maintain and update the supplier database with accurate information
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all Accounts Payable records
• Prepare cash forecasts and monitor bank balances to manage working capital effectively
• Process VAT and other tax obligations accurately and ensure timely period-end accruals
• Support debt management by preparing loan documents and reconciling outstanding obligations
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, contracts, and inter-company payment policies
• Assist auditors by providing required financial records and closing audit queries promptly
• Handle petty cash requests, employee deposits, and receivables processing

**Candidates MUST be able to provide ALL academic certifications listed on their resume for verification purposes.

***Only suitable applicants meeting the job requirements will be considered.