Group Accountant

Group Accountant ACCA Qualified Salary Range: $22,000-$25,000 Supervisory Experience is mandatory

Group Accountant

The Group Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the general accounting function, which includes tasks such as preparing management accounts, journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers, bank reconciliations, monthly closings, and providing support to the executive team.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Lead Accounting Team
2. Perform monthly closings and prepare financial statements.
3. Prepare journal entries.
4. Conduct general ledger operations.
5. Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
6. Provide account analysis as required.
7. Assist with year-end closings.
8. Supervise and review purchasing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.
9. Prepare tax computations and returns.
10. Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
11. Support payroll administration.
12. Monitor and resolve bank issues, including fee anomalies and check differences.
13. Review general ledger reconciliations, including daily treasury management.
14. Review and update expense reports.
15. Assist with the preparation and coordination of the audit process.
16. Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
17. Perform any other duty or role related to the operations within the group.

Education and Experience:

• Must be ACCA Qualified
• Minimum of five (5) years accounting experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory position
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and relevant laws.
• Technical accounting skills.
• Previous experience in general accounting.
• Proficiency in Dynamics MicroPay, and MS Office 365 will be an asset.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strict meeting of deadlines/deadline driven
• Highly self-motivated.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to provide accurate accounting/finance advice as needed
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Scheduling and monitoring.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Teamwork.
• Utmost confidentiality.