Junior Accountant

Our client is in the offshore sector looking to recruit a Junior Accountant to join their team.

Purpose

The Junior Accountant reports to the Head of the Accounting & Finance Department and has responsibility for preparation of various accounting reports in a timely manner, primarily on a quarterly basis for both internal and external purposes.

Key Outcomes

The primary tasks of the Senior Accountant role are to:

• Ensure the general ledger is kept up-to-date;
• Ensure reconciliation of accounts to supporting schedules/subledgers;
• Prepare payroll and ensuring submission of statutory/other deductions and payments.
• Ensure timely submission of quarterly reports – management reports, FSC reports, Finance report for inclusion in Board Books;
• Ensure timely submission of invoices, policy statements and commission statements;
• Attend to any other related tasks or projects

Previous Experience

Min. 3 to 5 years accounting experience, preferably within financial services or insurance environment.

Educational Requirements & Skills

• University business degree or equivalent experience;
• ACCA qualified or nearing completion;
• Strong working Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point);
• Strong knowledge of Business Central;
• Great organizational, communication and analytical skills and the ability to multitask

Key Accountabilities

Recordkeeping:

• Recording information within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as well as the Company’s proprietary software;
• Perform bank reconciliations;
• Providing information in various formats to Junior accounting staff for recording within accounting software;

Review:

• Reviewing portfolio reports and asset valuation reports before passing to junior accounting staff for recording.
• Reviewing outputs from proprietary software before finalizing reports for distribution, or further processing within the accounting system;
• Reviewing payment instructions prepared by junior accounting staff;

Reporting:

• Aiding with preparation/review of commission statements and policy statements.;
• Preparing Ad Hoc reports for Head of Department and other management;
• Preparation of statutory reports;
• Preparation of other reports, presentations and financial information;

Others:

• Provide assistance to other companies within the group as required;
• Liaise with auditors and other service providers as required;
• Assist other members of the accounting team with projects;
• Maintain the confidential and propriety nature of client relationships and related work products;
• Any other related cognate tasks;