Junior Financial Accountant - Month-End & Trust Accounting

About the Job

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Head Office Finance Team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process for a portfolio of smaller companies, assisting the Financial Accountant with various reconciliations and journal entries, and providing administrative support for company secretarial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close Process

• Prepare and post journal entries for assigned companies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and reports.
• Assist with month end reporting submission.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end tasks.

Financial Accounting Support

• Assist the Financial Accountant with bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting tasks.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.

Company Secretarial Assistance

• Assist with the preparation and filing of company secretarial documents.
• Complete and submit various forms and applications.
• Maintain statutory records and registers.

Trust Accounting

• Process month-end accounting entries for various trusts.
• Reconcile trust accounts and prepare related reports and management packs.

Other Duties

• Provide administrative support to the Finance Team as needed.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and tasks.

Desired Skills and Experiences

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 with accounting as a subject.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Junior Accountant or in a similar role is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Own reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Commitment to working from the office.