The Business & Employment Centre on behalf of its client, is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the finance department, group accountant, and management team by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks, assisting in preparation of budgets, maintaining reports and providing accurate and timely financial information to management to support effective decision making.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting the general manager, group accountant and wider finance team
Performing monthly bank reconciliations
Verification of all Bank Charges on bank statements to GL
Verification of all Deposit on bank statements to GL
Verification of all withdrawals on bank statements to GL
Preparing VAT return and payroll statutory returns
Ensuring that all statutory reports are completed in time and error free, including Payroll Tax and VAT Returns.
Prepare bank deposits
Aid accounting staff and department with day-to-day accounting duties
Review accounting transactions and ensure that they are recorded in accordance with the approved coding system.
Assist in the external audits by facilitating and providing accounting records and schedules to the external auditors.
Ensure accounting records are properly filed and securely stored.
Ensuring that systems are in place for the accurate and timely recording of Company transactions.
Direction, supervision and performance management of Accounting Assistants as applicable.
Managing Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables and Inventory
Assisting management in the annual budget exercise
Preparation of payrolls.
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory obligations.
Submit accounts receivable report on a monthly basis and ensure outstanding balances kept within agreed levels.
Any other duties as assigned by the Management and Group Accountant.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
ACCA Level II / Degree in Accounting with a minimum of five (5) years experience in an accounting environment, two (2) of which must be at a supervisory level.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Any combination of knowledge, skills and experience will be considered.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills in financial and accounting processes.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage at all organizational levels.
Highly organized with strong prioritization, multitasking, and deadline management capabilities.
Adaptable, self-motivated team player with the flexibility to manage changing priorities and work independently.
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and delegation abilities, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Barbados
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)unmatched
Budget Reportingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Decision Supportunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payroll Taxunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulatory Reportsunmatched
Tax Returnsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Value-Added Tax (VAT)unmatched
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