Corporate Accountant  

SUMMARY

A Corporate Accountant is responsible for the company’s Accounting & Financial reporting requirements. He/she will handle various roles within the AFRS section by rotations which includes cash management, fixed assets, accounts payable, government requirements & reporting, general ledger & financial statement analysis. This includes but not limited to:

• Timely and efficient monthly closing of the assigned books.
• Maintains an organization’s financial records to ensure compliancy with laws, regulations and the organization’s policies.
• Consolidates an organization’s financial statements and general ledgers.
• Develops monthly reconciliation reports.

CRITICAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs General Accounting Activities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting financial information.
• Maintain overall responsibility for accounts payable & receivables, project accounting, and general ledger.
• Prepare or complete any assigned government filing requirements where applicable.
• Assists in preparation of budget for allocation of funds.
• Record and maintain fixed asset purchases and applicable depreciation and amortization schedules.
• Assist in meeting Tax Compliance including, Annual Corporate Tax Filings and Monthly Sales Tax Filings.
• Complete monthly cash flow analysis.
• Calculate and prepare monthly accruals
• Record and maintain monthly lease schedules and preparation of lease payments.
• Uses sound judgement in decision making to achieve daily goals and to know when to escalate issues to the supervisor.

2. Reconciliation Process

• Prepare daily journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
• Consistent and accurate month-end reconciliation and reports.
• Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and management reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile all corporate banking transactions.

3. Administrative Duties & Reporting

• Manage the accounting for inventory, accounts receivable and payables.
• Respond to various queries and requests from external/internal auditors.
• Assist with quarterly/yearly financial, regulatory and internal audits
• Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.
• Update and maintain corporate accounting schedules.
• Assistance with consolidations and financial reporting.
• Serves as a back-up for all banking related duties and year end filings.

4. Progressive Training

• Consistent interaction with Finance Manager in analyzing transaction movements and in financial and variance analysis.
• Develop and recommend changes to existing methods and systems to increase the accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of the Finance department as a whole.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education/Training:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or equivalent.

2. Background/Experience:

• 1-3 Years’ experience in Accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant.

3. Skillset required:

Knowledge of:

• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and strong database skills
• Detail oriented, organized and able to meet tight deadlines
• Good Communication skills – written and verbal
• Analytical and Problem solving skills

Ability to:

• Multi-task
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Team Player