Assistant Accountant

Main responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Assisting with accounting entry, recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents.
• Working with bookkeeping software, online spreadsheets, and databases.
• Learning how to work as part of the accounting team to compile and analyse data, track information, and support the company or clients.
• Processing transactions, and updating ledgers, budgets, etc.
• Participate in assisting annual audits, fact checks and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintaining intercompany transactions & reconciliations.
• Preparing, checking, and posting of Payment /Journal Vouchers, also check spreadsheets for accuracy.
• Managing account receivable, follow up on outstanding debts from clients, and preparing monthly reporting.
• Other accounting or ad hoc functions to be assigned from time to time.

Qualification: (minimum)

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from reputable university.

Experience, skills, and knowledge:

• Minimum 5 years experiences as Assistant Accountant, and preferable have experience with Public Accountant firm and handling Intercompany transactions.
• Experiences in accounting software and taxation.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and ability to handle intermediate accounting tasks such as ledger handling, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail to handle financial data and detect any discrepancies.
• Strong numerical skills to accurately record and interpret financial data.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data entry and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues, clients and vendors, and clearly explain financial information.
• Familiar with ORACLE.

Personal attributes:

• Problem-solving skills to resolve accounting discrepancies and financial issues.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet financial deadlines.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements, to handle sensitive financial information responsibly and ethically.