CAGE (Guyana) Inc., is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Accounting Clerk, according to the following criteria:

Job Summary:

Performs a range of accounting functions to facilitate efficient and effective operations. Provides administrative support to the department as required. Maintains and supports effective staff and customer relationships.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar qualification from a recognized academic institution.

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ proven accounting experience.
• Advance Excel certification.

• Experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains or other accounting software.
•  Certification in Computer Applications including Microsoft Office suite.

 Special Job Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Accuracy/attention to detail.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with bank reconciliation, taxation, month end closing and budget preparation.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks;/Microsoft dynamic Great Plains.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits professionalism while collaborating at various managerial levels.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Researches, tracks and restores accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
2. Records day to day financial transactions and completes the posting process.
3. Completes tax reports and prepares annual returns.
4. Provides accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.
5. Responsible for the filing of monthly VAT tax returns.
6. Conducts periodic reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts in a timely manner to ensure their accuracy.
7. Completes general ledger postings and reconciliation of accounts and statements.
8. Maintains Chart of account.
9. Records cash receipts and prepares bank deposits of payments received from customers and other sources.
10. Completes detailed journal entries and month-end reconciliation.
11. Maintains an orderly accounting filing system.
12. Produces ad hoc reporting as requested by management.
13. Provides assistance and support to company personnel.
14. Assists with financial statements.
15. Performs any other functions as required, to ensure or facilitate the effective and efficient operations of the company.