JOB DESCRIPTION/ REQUIREMENT

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage all accounting transactions

· Prepare budget forecasts

· Publish financial statements in time

· Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings

· Reconcile accounts payable and receivable

· Ensure timely bank payments

· Compute taxes and prepare tax returns

· Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements

· Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity

· Audit financial transactions and documents

· Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary

· Comply with financial policies and regulations

· Provide technical support and advice on management

· Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

· Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process

· Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise

· Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

· REQUIREMENTS

· Work experience as an Accountant

· Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks

· Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

· Experience with general ledger functions

· Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

· BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree

· ICAN

· Auditing experience 

· Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles

· Awareness of business trends

· Experience with creating financial statements

· Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

· Excellent accounting software user and administration skills