Senior Accountant

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Job Overview: Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

• Maintains general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.

• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and ensuring financial security by following internal controls.

• Completes external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.

• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

• Produces payroll verifying finished product and filing payroll taxes.

• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.

• Prepare and file corporation taxes and consumption taxes.

• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

• Prepare or review bank reconciliations.

• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

• Any other related activity in line with job role, function, authority and responsibility.

RELATIONSHIPS 

• Maintain good relations between Business and vendors through his/her personal dealing with them.

• Maintain effective working relationships with external service providers.

• Present a good personal image to ALL those persons with who contact is made.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

- First Degree in Finance/Accounting or ACCA Level 3 or equivalent qualifications;

- Minimum three (3) years working experience at a similar level in the accounting field;

- Sound knowledge of local and international accounting standards, particularly IFRS, GAAP, and IAS; 

- Training in Auditing is considered an Asset;

- Sound knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;

- Knowledge of accounts receivables, cash collections and reporting;

- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft packages particularly Excel, Word and Outlook; and accounting software systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Experience and knowledge with automated financial and accounting reporting systems

- Strong organizing and problem-solving skills;

- Good interpersonal and people management skills;

- Computer literate and proficient in MS Office

- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills;

- Ability to apply strategic and analytical thinking; 

- Ability to use initiative and ingenuity as required;

- Ability to function independently and handle a variety of responsibilities under pressure

- Ability to manage time, priorities and work flow;

- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions;

- Detail and results-oriented;

- Ability to track budget expense;

- Ability to function as part of a team; 

- Customer orientation.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

All employees must adhere to the Health and Safety policies of TEpins and especially practice safe and responsible drinking habits to ensure sobriety while representing the company at events and while attending company functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Normal office environment.

 - Occasionally required to work beyond normal hours to achieve deadlines.