We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients, an import and export company, seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. The Junior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, supporting tax and audit processes, and preparing financial reports to assist management in decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare withholding tax, VAT, employee income tax, and pension summaries for monthly tax declarations. Additionally, prepare monthly purchase and sales summaries on the ERCA online system (TASS).
- maintaining financial records and general ledgers by recording transactions, journal entries, and adjustments accurately and timely
- Prepare and process invoices, bills, expense reports, and other financial documents for payment or reimbursement, ensuring proper documentation and authorization.
- Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of record
- Record customer receipts and support accounts receivable activities including statement management and reconciliations
- Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger with accuracy and timeliness
- Assist with month end tasks including accruals, prepayments and ledger close activities
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting
- Support payroll administration by providing required data and reconciliations where applicable
- Maintain fixed asset register and process depreciation schedules as directed
- Support preparation of VAT or other statutory returns by compiling calculated figures and supporting records
- Assist with audit preparation by collating requested schedules and evidence
- Maintain petty cash and process reimbursements in line with policy
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Utilize Peachtree software to manage accounting tasks efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Maintain organized data and record-keeping systems.
- Complete financial tasks in and outside the office.
- Prepare documentation for audits and assist in the audit process.
- Support office with various administrative tasks in and outside office as required.