Assistant Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the reporting lines, the assistant accountant assists in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports; monitors and manages receipt of necessary information for its accuracy and completeness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, copying, faxing, mailing and filing;
• Liaise with external parties according to the needs of the client;
• Maintain the accounting records and prepare all financial reports in accordance with IFRS;
• Bookkeeping on a regular basis to agreed deadlines;
• Liaise with clients to keep them up to date regarding accounting matters;
• Perform accounting function (Bank Reconciliations, analysis etc.) for all client entities;
• Review of files and journal entries;
• Review payment instructions prior to filing or execution;
• Tax: Doing tax returns; quarterly computations & filing; Upload tax returns on MNS and arrange for electronic filing; Quarterly filing of CIS managers/corporate & APS tax filing;
• Filing: Filing of audited financial statements& financial summaries with FSC,ROC or MRA where applicable; required filings with MRA PAYE/VAT/NPS/TDS; filings with BOM;
• Assist in the audit process. Including but not limited to ensuring that engagement letter has been signed, attend to audit queries, rigorous follow-up with client and other third parties to clear pending queries;
• Liaise with clients, banks, FSC, MRA, auditors etc.;
• Daily and effective input on timesheet or any time management system;
• VAT: Preparation of monthly and quarterly VAT Returns; Follow up VAT repayments and clarify any issues with relevant parties;
• Any other cognate duties that may from time to time be required which are appropriate to the role and business requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years of work experience in a similar position;
• Good knowledge of taxation & related laws;
• Good knowledge of SAGE Pastel software and other accounting packages would be an advantage.

KEY SKILLS: 

• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to draft effective communications (emails, letters, memos, instructions) with good grammar, spelling & proofreading skills;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Ability to work in a fast moving, demanding, high-pressure environment;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Highly motivated with the ability to work well as an individual and from their own initiative as well as being able to work in a team environment;
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality;
• Computer Literate: Ms. Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.