Junior Accountant at Elizabeth Maddeux

About the Role

A dynamic finance team is expanding and seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to join their organization and support accounting and financial reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Transactions & Record-Keeping

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and timely
• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions in the general ledger
• Assist with payroll inputs and reconciliation
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records

Reporting & Reconciliation

• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with monthly account reconciliations
• Support preparation of management reports, including cash flow and expense reports
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements under the guidance of the Senior Accountant

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Ensure all accounting activities comply with company policies, IFRS, and local regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation
• Assist in filing statutory reports and tax returns as required

Budgeting & Cost Control Support

• Support budget tracking and variance analysis
• Assist in monitoring departmental expenses against budget
• Highlight discrepancies or unusual transactions to the Senior Accountant

Administrative & Miscellaneous Support

• Maintain accounting files, records, and documentation in line with company policy
• Assist with ad hoc finance-related tasks and projects as required

Key Performance Indicators

Accuracy & Compliance

• Maintain minimal or zero accounting errors or corrections
• Achieve 100% timely and accurate recording of transactions
• Ensure compliance with statutory and internal audit requirements

Reporting & Reconciliation

• Complete monthly reconciliations and financial reports on schedule
• Minimize unresolved discrepancies at month-end
• Submit accurate reports to Senior Accountant