Accounting Assistant to the Financial Controller
Location: Montego Bay
General Purpose of Position
Responsible for helping to maintain the overall financial health of the Organization. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with the handling of transactions, month-end closing tasks, financial statement preparation, audit tasks, budget preparation and other job-related duties as assigned. This position is also responsible for helping to create , implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures as required to maintain the financial health of the Organization. This should be accomplished by having a thorough understanding of Accounting Principles. This position will provide support to general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and other major areas of the accounting department as needed
Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors and maintains the accuracy of the General Ledger by analyzing and reconciling balance sheet accounts and subledgers as required.
Maintain and Oversee internal audit and control procedures for the daily cash collection, deposit and financial reporting functions.
Ensure that requests from other departments are fulfilled in a timely manner.
Collection and analysis of reports from various areas within the accounting department.
Compile and analyze financial information and prepare well documented journal entries for approval as needed ensuring financial records are accurate and properly documented.
Assisting the Financial Controller in generating Timely and Accurate Bookkeeping and Financial Reports.
Review/audits accounting and operational records to ensure accuracy of information and examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Assist in preparation of Bank reconciliation statements.
Assist with budget and forecast preparation
All other tasks as required by Financial Controller
Skills and Abilities
High level of oral and written communication.
High level of attention to detail and analytical aptitude.
Ability to plan, initiate and complete work assignments/reports with a minimum of direction and in a timely manner.
At least 2 years of bookkeeping and or accounting experience.
Knowledge of Quickbooks
Experience in an Office Administration or Operations Support role supporting multiple areas of business, in a professional business environment.
First degree Accounting or similar qualification. Experience and competence may be considered if formal education requirements are not met.
Interested applicants please send resume to northcoastresorthr@gmail.com
