Accounting Assistant / Financial Accountant

Role DescriptionThe Accounting Assistant / Financial Accountant is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing financial reports to ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. This role contributes to efficient financial management by ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information.Key responsibilities include recording financial transactions, preparing and posting journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities. The role performs bank reconciliations, reconciles balance sheet accounts, monitors accounts payable and accounts receivable, and ensures financial records are complete, accurate, and properly documented.The position assists in preparing financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and variance analyses. It supports financial analysis by monitoring expenses, reviewing account balances, identifying discrepancies, and providing accurate financial information for operational and strategic decision-making.The role helps establish and maintain effective internal controls by ensuring compliance with accounting policies, financial procedures, and regulatory requirements. It also supports internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, organizing supporting documentation, responding to audit requests, and assisting with the implementation of audit recommendations.Collaboration with finance, operations, procurement, and other internal departments is essential to resolve accounting issues, improve financial processes, and ensure the timely completion of reporting activities. The role also contributes to process improvement initiatives, financial system enhancements, and workflow automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality.QualificationsStrong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, bookkeeping, general ledger management, financial statement preparation, and reconciliation processes. Ability to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, accounting software, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools. Familiarity with financial management systems, data analysis tools, and process automation technologies is an advantage.Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies, perform reconciliations, analyze financial data, and recommend practical solutions.Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, audit processes, tax documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet reporting deadlines, and maintain strict confidentiality when handling financial information.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, prepare professional financial documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic business environment.