Senior Accounting Assistant

Location: Port of Spain
Employment Type: 3 Month Contract
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Salary: TT 8000-10,422.00 per month

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant to execute routine financial, accounting, pension, and payroll support activities while providing effective customer service to staff and other stakeholders within the Department.

The successful candidate will support the preparation and verification of financial information, processing of accounting documents, reconciliations, and resolution of accounting discrepancies while maintaining compliance with established procedures and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a sound system of internal controls through the preparation, generation, and verification of financial reports, statements, and calculations.
• Process and verify journals and financial documents relating to payments, cheques, journals, and invoices.
• Reconcile and analyze schedules in accordance with departmental standards.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers and respond to queries or refer matters to the Supervisor as appropriate.
• Assist with researching, tracking, and resolving accounting or documentation issues and discrepancies.
• Provide support for routine pension and payroll activities.
• Prepare and/or update departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.

Education, Skills & Training

• Five (5) GCE O’Levels, Grades A–C, or CXC General Grades I, II & III, including English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other accounting applications.
• Sound customer service skills.
• Completion of AAT or Part 1 ACCA examinations.
• Sound knowledge of accounting and banking procedures.
• Working knowledge of General Ledger software.
• Working knowledge of accounting standards, statutory laws, and tax changes.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Minimum Experience Required

• A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in an accounting and/or banking environment.

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