Assistant Accountant
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Description
You will support daily financial operations by maintaining accurate cash books, trading transactions, and general-ledger records. You will reconcile cash flow, client funds, and equity balances; investigate discrepancies; post journals; support period-end closes; maintain audit documentation; and assist with audits, reporting, compliance, and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Record and maintain cash books and trading transactions
- Prepare daily cashflow reconciliation reports and cash position summaries
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
- Maintain accounting documentation for audit purposes
- Support external and internal audits and regulatory reporting
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards, policies, and regulatory obligations
- Identify process improvements for reconciliation controls and operational efficiency
- Respond promptly and accurately to internal requests and inquiries
- Coordinate with team members to meet deadlines
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related field
- 1-2 years of accounting-related experience
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping and reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with accounting systems
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Milestone anniversary gifts
- Team-building activities
- Flexible Spending Account for health and wellness needs
