An Assistant Accountant role responsible for handling daily accounting transactions, maintaining accounting records, and preparing financial statements including Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets.
Key responsibilities
- Handle daily accounting transactions and maintain proper accounting records
- Prepare full sets of accounts, including Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet
- Perform bank reconciliation and ensure accuracy of financial records
- Handle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documents for external auditors
- Monitor cash flow, expenses and other financial transactions
- Ensure proper filing and documentation of accounting records
- Liaise with clients, auditors and relevant parties on accounting matters
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by management
About you
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or any related field
- Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in Accounting is REQUIRED
- Must have practical experience in handling full sets of accounts
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Familiar with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Able to handle bank reconciliation, AP, AR and general ledger
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Responsible, detail-oriented, organised and able to meet deadlines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills