Senior Accounting Assistant

Description

Summary: A Senior Accounting Assistant provides advanced accounting and administrative support, ensuring accuracy of financial transactions, supporting closing processes, and maintaining efficient operations. Highlights: 1. Ensures accuracy of financial transactions 2. Supports month-end and year-end closing processes 3. Maintains efficient accounting operations **Job Summary:** A Senior Accounting Assistant provides advanced accounting and administrative support to the finance department by assisting with financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance activities. This role ensures the accuracy of financial transactions, supports month\-end and year\-end closing processes, and helps maintain efficient accounting operations while mentoring junior accounting staff when needed. **Key Responsibilities:** * Prepare, review, and maintain financial records, journals, and general ledger entries. * Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time. * Perform bank, account, and balance sheet reconciliations. * Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. * Support month\-end and year\-end closing activities. * Verify the accuracy of invoices, receipts, expense reports, and supporting documentation. * Maintain accounting records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. * Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities. * Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits. * Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on vendor or customer account issues. * Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance accounting efficiency. * Provide guidance and support to junior accounting assistants and administrative staff. * Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting\-related inquiries. **Qualifications:** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. * Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations. * Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems). * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem\-solving skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. * High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail. **Required Skills:** * General accounting and bookkeeping * Accounts payable and accounts receivable * Bank and account reconciliations * Financial reporting * Microsoft Excel proficiency * Accounting software and ERP systems * Data analysis and record management * Time management and multitasking * Problem\-solving and critical thinking * Teamwork and communication **Working Conditions:** * Primarily office\-based with a standard full\-time work schedule. * May require additional hours during month\-end, year\-end closing, or audit periods. * Works closely with accountants, finance managers, auditors, and other business units. Pay: BD1,700\.000 per month Work Location: In person