Finance Accounting Assistant
Job Summary
The Finance and Accounting Assistant is responsible for managing daily financial transactions and accounting data entries. Key duties include assisting with accounts reconciliations, handling year-end shipping account closing, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role requires collaboration with banks, vendors, and customers to maintain efficient financial operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage financial transactions and payments
- Perform accounts reconciliation
- Prepare journal and accounting entries
- Handle shipping accounts year-end closing
Required Skills
- Accounting knowledge (Degree/ACCA)
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and monitor payments and other financial transactions
- Notify suppliers about submitted payments
- Assist with accounts reconciliations (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Bank reconciliation)
- Communicate with banks, vendors and customers
- Prepare journal entries and other accounting data entries
- Handle year end closing of shipping accounts
- Ensure proper & accurate documentation, filling, invoicing etc.
- Maintain records of transactions according to standard procedures
- Perform other ad-hoc assignments and assist in the daily finance & accounting operations
Requirements:
- Accounting degree/ACCA or equivalent preferred but not necessary
- Minimum 2 years of work experience, in shipping industry will be an advantage
- Knowledge in MS Office applications; e.g. (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Knowledge in accounting software ShipNet would be a plus
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills, teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn