Assistant Accountant / Auditor

Require a bachelor's degree in the area of specialty (B. Com) with ACCA affiliate and 0-1 year of experience in the audit/accounting firm. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within an accounting practice. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Work under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required to optimize given tasks.

Responsibilities as Assistant Auditor / Accountant

• Perform bookkeeping and prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports
• Understand, implement and maintain audit procedures and risk assessment processes
• Conduct audit fieldwork, prepare audit findings and reports
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting and auditing standards (IFRS, ISAs)
• Stay current on industry trends, and best accounting and audit practices
• Ensure accuracy of financial information
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions (Bank, control accounts, etc.)
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Meet tight deadlines of clients to prepare financial statements and relevant reports
• Understanding on month-end and year-end closings
• Communicate effectively with clients and firm management
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance with ACCA Affiliate.
• 0-1 year of experience in financial accounting, auditing, or a combination thereof, from an audit firm.
• Strong understanding of Accounting and Auditing Standards, local regulations, VAT.
• Understanding of audit methodologies and practices
• Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills, and time management skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortability in working in a collaborative environment
• Keen to learn automation and software
• Knowledge of accounting software (Sage 50, Zoho, Quickbooks)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Confidentiality
• Initiative taker and Team player
• Knowledge and experience of Ms Excel, word, outlook