Associate Accountant

Job Description

Job Overview: The Associate Accountant is responsible for utilizing existing accounting procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to accounting and finance. Essential Qualifications and Education: Bachelor s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 0-3 years of relevant experience Ability to work as a team member as well as act as a team leader Maintain key competencies associated with the Finance function Communication skills, both written and spoken Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite #LI-PS1 Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Responsible for executing month/ quarter/ year end processes and ensuring books are closed on time Responsible for their functional and administrative deliverables to stakeholders Ensure all month end activities are completed within agreed time and of the highest quality and ensure that team metrics/KPIs are met Support various internal and external audits relating to Statutory and Tax Accounting activities including Tax Assessments Provide timely and effectively communicated responses to internal and external inquiries Treasury function related to foreign payments & term deposits Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to journal Entries Prepare reconciliations of Suspense account accounts on a monthly basis Recording of IC invoices Prepare reconciliations of Suspense account accounts on a monthly basis Assist with departmental tasks as may be assigned on an Ad Hoc basis from time to time Any other duties as assigned by the manager