OVERALL OBJECTIVES:
The Junior Accountant is responsible primarily for accurate maintenance of client records.
The Junior Accountant is also responsible in assisting Accountants in preparation of financial statements and completion of client’s regulatory compliance.
INDIVIDUAL QUALITIES
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent Communication Skills (written and oral)
- Willingness to learn, show initiative and be a positive “team player”
- Positive and happy attitude
- Highest standard of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism
- Excellent time management skills
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of finance/accounting course.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Basic experience in the preparation of Financial Statements and Tax Returns
- Preferably less than 1 year experience specialized in Finance - Audit/Taxation or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of taxation legislation
- Preferably with basic XERO and Quickbooks knowledge
- Good use of Word, Excel and Outlook
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
BOOKKEEPING
- Recording bank transactions using appropriate accounting software.
- Perform Monthly Bank Reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure all cash receipts and other payments are recorded in client’s file.
- Regular Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Bookkeeping Duties. Entering/Posting financial transactions into the appropriate computer software
- Regular Reconciliation of Debtor/Creditors Accounts
- Processing of payroll in client’s accounting software (if applicable)
- Setting up new client in accounting software
- Pro-actively raise queries and suggestions regarding client’s records
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant taxation and other relevant legislation and rulings.
- Assist in preparation of Draft Business Activity Statements (BAS’s) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS’s) for review by the Accountants
OTHERS
· Preparation of Annual Tax Planning for clients
- Other Ad hoc duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
- Participate in external and internal training as required
- Daily Tracking of Individual Time using Firm’s provided tools