Assistant Accountant

Roles And ResponsibilitiesResponsible for various aspects of an assignment, including planning, fieldwork and completionPrepare audit working papers in accordance with auditing standardsProduce work for the Accountant, Audit Senior, Manager and Engagement Leader review – clearly highlighting issue and providing potential solutions to issues identifiedPrepare accounting transactions and assist in preparing the financial statements and reportsAssist in preparing schedules required by accounting clientsAssisting other team membersEnsure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirementsActive engagement with client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and assist in the efficient execution of the auditAll duties are required to be performed with a high level of attention to detail and sometimes under time constraints to meet specified deadlines.

Qualifications And RequirementsACCA qualified or pursuing ACCA (Level II preferably)Previous audit or accounting experience is an assetDisplay a good understanding of Financial Statements, including good working knowledge of IFRSs is an assetFlexible and willing to travel;Proficiency in English, both written and spoken;Excellent interpersonal skills: Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint and Access would be an advantage. Other SkillsGood analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills- both oral and writtenShows initiative and flexibilityService oriented and eager to learnTeam playerAbility to analyze basic accounting informationGood organizational skills and a positive work attitude