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Accounting Assistant

  • On-site
    • Tacarigua, Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Accounting Department

Job description

Summary
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for managing the accounts receivables efficiently and providing administrative and clerical support to the finance accounting team as it relates to all companies.

Key Responsibilities

ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT: Operational/Monthly/Weekly/Daily

  • Detailed monthly review of AR Trial Balance ensuring all queries are logged and resolved.

  • Bi-annually (or as required) credit review of all customers.

  • Posting of cash receipts and credit memos to the general ledger.

  • Prepare staff deductions and liaise with payroll officer to ensure all deductions are made on a timely basis.

  • Vehicle maintenance (GADM) and sale, updating fleet expense reports.

  • All insurance renewals, reviewing of insurance policies with broker to ensure assets are accurately insured.

  • Weekly cycle count with warehouse.

  • AR other account reconciliation and follow up of outstanding balance including registration, expired and reimbursement of goods transferred.

  • Reviewing prices on Sales Order for Caribbean customers.

  • Updating price lists.

  • Completing Bank Forms for account opening, closing etc.

  • Completing Documents for Eximbank USD

  • Ensure the digital library of statutory company documents, ids, etc. is up to date.

  • Prepares any ad-hoc analyses or reports as required.

  • Preparation of Audit Lead Sheets and any other assistance needed for audit.

  • Responsible for all banking Transactions and Bank Reconciliations

  • Ensure all Balance sheet items have supporting schedules to explain balances.


OTHER:

Operational/Monthly/Weekly/Daily

  • Assist in annual stock check.

  • Assist in annual audit.

  • Release Credit Holds (As Required)

  • Assist in budgeting.

  • Any additional duties as required.



Job requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • ACCA Level 2 or equivalent

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

  • Proficiency in Peachtree Accounting and EPICOR will be an asset

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Analytical thinker and problem solver

  • High level of accuracy

  • Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines

  • Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

  • Sound business etiquette

  • Ability and willingness to learn new skills

  • Police certificate of good character

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