A.S Bryden - Senior Accounting Assistant (Treasury & GL)

Job Purpose:

To ensure the Company's bank and loan accounts in the General Ledger accurately reflect bank balances.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Prepare reconciliation of the following bank accounts monthly by the end of the third week of the following month:
  • Scotiabank US,TT and Euro accounts
  • Citibank US,TT and Euro accounts
  • RBL US, TT and Euro accounts
  • RBC US and TT
  • FCIB US and TT
• Propose adjusting entries journal for upload based on the reconciliations for review and approval by the Financial Accountant or Senior Finance Manager
• Ensure adjusting journal entries based on review are posted by the 25th of the following month.
• Correspond bi-monthly with the Accounts Receivable Team on un-cleared deposit bags and returned cheques.
• Correspond bi-monthly with Accounts Payable Team on bank debit/ ACH with no associated General Ledger and vice versa.
• Correspond bi-monthly with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger Teams on bank credits with no associated General Ledger for identification.
• Perform relief function to prepare and maintain the loans sub-ledger monthly ensuring all repayments and allocation between principal and interest are accurately recorded by the first working day
• Perform relief function to calculate accrued interest accurately and ensure recorded in the general ledger
• Perform relief function to ensure loans sub-ledger and interest accrual agree to the sub-ledger by the first working day of the month
• Assist the Financial Accountant with analysis and preparation of the six-week rolling cash flow forecast as required.
• Provide relief to the Senior Accounting Assistants as required
• Prepare monthly General Ledger reconciliations as requested by the Financial Accountant or Senior Finance Manager.
• Maintain an efficient filing system to allow for easy retrieval and processing

Knowledge and Experience:

• Completed CAT/FIA/BSc and/or currently pursuing ACCA Level II or Level II CIMA or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of an Accounting software package
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Key Competencies:

• Excellent numerical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organisation and administrative skills
• Must be flexible, honest and reliable