Junior Accountant

Overview

As a responsible Accountant you are expected to cater for the requirements of managing accounts and administrative requirements of the organization. You would be required to coordinate with banks, creditors and investors, carry out financial transactions, maintain financial records, file monthly and annual GST returns, file Income Tax Returns, maintain stock statements, manage employee payrolls, manage day-to-day operations, maintain documents and files, and correspond with vendors and customers. In doing so, you would be expected to maintain accounting and admin standards with a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Objective: -

The primary objective of an accountant is to ensure accurate financial records, compliance with relevant regulations, and support informed decision-making within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
• Assist with other accounting projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.