Accountant

Responsibilities:

1. Manage all accounting transactions
2. Audit financial transactions and documents
3. Prepare budget forecasts
4. Publish financial statements in time
5. Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
6. Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
7. Ensure timely bank payments
8. Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
9. Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
10. Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
11. Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
12. Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance
13. Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
14. Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
15. Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
16. Assist with and act as the primary point-of-contact for auditor requests
17. Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
18. Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes

Desired Skills:

1. Experience with accounting software
2. Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
3. Strong understanding of mathematics and accounting and financial processes
4. Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively

Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2. 1-3 years of accounting/finance experience
3. Highly detail-oriented
4. Intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Company Industry:

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area:

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

Keywords:

• Accountant