Junior Accountant

The Junior Accountant will be an integral member of the Finance team collaborating in several accounting activities, supporting the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, and attending both internal and external audits. We are looking for a candidate with proven accounting skills and who has worked with other accounting areas, such as accounts receivable, accounts payable or treasury.
Responsibilities
• Preparation of monthly financial information for two or more entities.
• Handle Trial Balance and maintain Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Cash-flow monitoring and reporting.
• Assistance with forecast and budget preparation.
• Calculation of Cost-plus revenue.
• Ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements: (VAT returns, Statutory Financial Documents, CT returns and all other filings are finished and filed in accordance with local legislation & timelines).
• Partnering and liaising with local financial advisors to ensure efficient information flows to ensure local accounts are accurate.
• Ensuring all processes are SOX compliant.
• Liaising with and collaborating with external auditors – at both group and local levels.
• Assisting and supporting the Finance Manager with various relevant information requirements.
You will need:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, ideally with any other relevant accounting certificate or diploma.
• 1-2 years experience with accounts preparation. Experience working in one of the top 5 accounting firm is a big plus.
• Confident using Excel to an advanced level.
• Comfortable using accounting systems. (Oracle Financials would be a bonus).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to convert financial data to understandable information.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• We are open to receiving CV's from both practice and industry-trained accountants.