Accounting Assistant

Company: Chickmont Foods Ltd.

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording transactions in accordance to the company's standards

Responsibilities & Duties

• Preparing Balance Sheet Reconciliations for all companies within the Portfolio. These reconciliations include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accrued Expenses, and  Fixed Assets Depreciation Reconciliations. 


• Preparing weekly bank reconciliations and outstanding cheque listings. 


• Processing invoices (local and foreign) and coordinating payments to vendors in compliance with the group’s financial policies and procedures. 


• Generating monthly invoices and receiving and depositing payments to the companies bank accounts. 


• Preparing monthly cash flow needs based on monthly expenditures and outstanding cheques.


•  Preparing Monthly Financial Statements.  


• Assisting with audit requests when additional assistance is required.


• Liaising with both internal and external parties to ensure the smooth running of the department. 


• Any other duties assigned by the Group Accountant or Chief Financial Officer. 

Skills and Education 

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. 


• Unwavering Accountability and Diligence - Owns their tasks, is a self starter and has the ability to follow up on outstanding items in a timely manner. 


• High degree of Flexibility and creativity required to be able to adjust to changing circumstances. 


• Must be a team player 


• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role. 


• A University Degree in Accounting.